An ideal discussion-launcher for sociology courses, this program examines cultural and psychological aspects of what is now an archetypal suburban experience: shopping at the mall. Visiting “cathedrals of consumerism” throughout North America - from the Southdale, Minnesota, progenitor of the enclosed retail mall to the absurdly spectacular Grand Canal Shoppes and Desert Passage in Las Vegas - the video raises fundamental questions about consumer identity and diversity. Evoking “experience retail” as a conceptual counterpoint to Internet-driven home shopping, the program also catalyzes inquiry into the relationship between economics, architecture, and human interaction.

Films Media Group

Shopping malls--Canada, Shopping malls--United States, Consumers--Canada--Attitudes, Consumers--United States--Attitudes, Consumption (Economics)--Canada, Consumption (Economics)--United States, Society

Feingold, Stan (Producer), McIvride, David (Director), Feingold, Stan (Director), Cissell, Jim (Narrator), Eyes Project Development Corp. (Producer), Finale Editworks (Firm) (Producer), Sound Kitchen (Firm) (Producer), Peace Arch Entertainment (Firm) (Producer), Learning Channel (Firm) (Distributor), Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Distributor)

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English

Higher education

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