Divided Highways - The Interstates and the Transformation of American Life

Synopsis
The history of a system that has altered our sense of space, fueled our economy, knifed into the hearts of once-thriving city neighborhoods, and changed the lives of millions of people It has altered our sense of space, fueled our mega-economy, knifed into the hearts of thriving city neighborhoods, and changed the lives of millions of people in the 40 years it’s taken to build. This program about the Interstate Highway System combines archival material, newsreels, and interviews to describe the impact of what has been called the world’s largest public works project. The Interstate’s effect on community, culture, regionalism, and freedom is considered, as are the ideals, motives, and methods of its builders who helped bind a nation together.
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Highway
Engineering
American History
Road Construction
Geography
Highway
Runtime (in min.):85 min.
Year Of Production:1997
Countries of Production:
People featured in the FilmTypeComment
Stephen Ambroseinterviewee 
Dave Barryinterviewee 
Julia Childinterviewee 
William Crononinterviewee 
Molly Ivinsinterviewee 
John Kayinterviewee 
Ray Magliozziinterviewee 
Tom Magliozziinterviewee 
Fred Rogersinterviewee 
Awards: 
Festivals & Award CeremonyYearStatusAward
International Documentary Association1998nominatedVideo Source Award
New England Film & Video Festival1998wonDocumentary Award
Peabody Awards1998wonPeabody Award
Keywords
Highway; Engineering; American History; Road Construction; Geography
Categories
Science, Research & Inventions, Geography, Engineering, Traffic & Energy, Architecture, Statics & Civil Engineering, Traffic & Transport, Cars