American Suburbia

Episode 2

Our Community

Illustrates the interdependence of people in a community by showing shared community functions and services. Depicts police and fire protection, health safeguards, and park and recreational facilities. Points out how members of the community are interdependent.

Episode 3

The Best Made Plans

Loving tribute to Saran plastic wrap as an indispensable household accessory. Uses the setting of a young child's birthday party to show how Saran Wrap can be used both for food preservation in the refrigerator and freezer and as an element in creative home and party decorations.

Episode 4

In The Suburbs

Thoughtfully made advertising sales promo film extolling 1950s suburbanites as citizens and consumers. Shows typical facets of the family life of young couples living in the suburbs. Points out how Redbook Magazine, aimed exclusively at young adults, is of value to them. This is the movie about suburbia as it is widely imagined in pop culture.