Summary
Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration: its tone is set by the juxtaposition of images and the exceptional music by Philip Glass.
Details
Release Date: April 27, 1983
Runtime: 86 minutes
Genres: Documentary, Music
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 7.9/10 (787 votes)
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