| Description |
1 DVD (61 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. |
| Physical Medium |
1/2 in. |
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polychrome |
| Description |
analog |
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magnetic |
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VHS |
| System Details |
VHS format. |
| Note |
Produced by Teddy Bear Films, in association with the Independent Television Service. |
| Performer |
Narrator, Charles Halpern. |
| Credits |
Associate producer, Monica Z. Lam ; camera, Allen Moore ; editor, Ken Schneider ; music, Pete Sears. |
| Note |
"A small town, a mega-store, a divided community; a story for the age of globalization"--Container. |
| Summary |
In the U.S., Wal-Mart opens a new mega-store every two business days. Explores the impact of discount chain stores on American society and its values, and examines a local democracy in action--how one community reaches a difficult decision. Follows events in Ashland, Va., over a one-year period, from the first stormy public hearing that galvanizes residents' opposition until the Town Council takes a final vote on the proposed Wal-Mart Store. Arguments for the store and against it are articulated and hotly debated. Includes comments from the mayor, Town Council members who will eventually make the decision, Wal-Mart representatives, and citizens who organize to block the store. Intended to offer a critical view of the Big Box industry as a whole, and to present all viewpoints on this controversial issue. |
| Awards |
Golden Gate Award, San Francisco International Film Festival. |
| Subject |
Industries -- Social aspects -- United States -- Case studies.
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Industries -- Social aspects. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Case studies.
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| Subject |
Wal-Mart (Firm)
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Wal-Mart (Firm) |
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Discount houses (Retail trade) -- United States -- Case studies.
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Discount houses (Retail trade) |
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Retail trade -- United States -- Case studies.
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Retail trade. |
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Small business -- United States -- Case studies.
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Small business. |
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Ashland (Va.) -- Politics and government.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Case studies.
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| Added Author |
Peled, Micha X.
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Teddy Bear Films.
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Independent Television Service.
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| Added Title |
When Wal-Mart comes to town |
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When WalMart comes to town |
| ISBN |
1560299037 |
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9781560299035 |
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