Chronicle of an American Suburb

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Chronicle of an American Suburb is H. James Gilmore's magnificent tale of Park Forest, Illinois-the ultimate suburb. Created in the '50s as a planned community, Park Forest was the model for an American utopia. Made famous as the home of "The Organization Man," it was "like every other suburb, but more so." By the mid-'60s, Park Forest was thriving, but as the societal changes arrived, the dream outdated. Former resident Gilmore comes home to interview current residents in an insightful journey about the rise and fall of a uniquely American institution. Reviewed by Sandy Wolf. Chronicle of an American Suburb is a double-feature shown with Kurt Kuenne's breathtaking Drive-In Movie Memories.