‘Contested Streets’ On Sundance Channel (Tue Dec 9, Fri Dec 12, Sun Dec 14)
December 9th, 2008 by EthanContested Streets is a Transportation Alternatives produced, Cicala Filmworks made documentary that explores the rich diversity of New York City street life before the introduction of automobiles and shows how New York can follow the example of other modern cities that have reclaimed their streets as vibrant public spaces.
Contested Streets features new footage of reclaimed streets in London, Paris and Copenhagen and interviews with New York savvy notables such as Ken Jackson, Mike Wallace, Bob Kiley, Majora Carter, Kathryn Wylde, Enrique Peñalosa, James Howard Kunstler and many more.
Tuesday December 9 at 9:35PM
Friday December 12 at 10:35AM
Sunday December 14 at 3:35PM
Sundance Channel (Channel 101 if you have Time Warner Cable)
(don’t have cable? put it on your Netflix queue!)
Watch it. It is truly eye-opening. You can purchase the DVD here.
H/t Teresa Toro of CB1 fame.
UPDATE: (1:52 PM 12/9/2008)
Post updated to include all three upcoming dates.
Tuesday December 9 at 9:35PM
Friday December 12 at 10:35AM
Sunday December 14 at 3:35PM
More about this 57 minute documentary at the Sundance Channel website:
As part of THE GREEN, Sundance Channel presents a series of documentary films focusing on timely and pressing environmental issues of the day.
New York City prides itself as the world’s most vibrant and dynamic metropolis. Unfortunately, it is also plagued by gridlock, noise, exhaust-filled air and a transit system that favors cars and trucks. Filmmaker Stefan Schaefer examines the city’s past to reveal how this came to pass. CONTESTED STREETS offers contrasting lessons from three European cities - Paris, London and Copenhagen - which successfully introduced alternatives to limit automobile congestion, promote public transportation and facilitate walking and bicycle use.
Go here for more info and a video clip.
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