
Earth and the American Dream
Documentary
Overview
A beautiful and disturbing film recounts America’s story from the environment’s point of view. From the arrival of Columbus to the simple wilderness living of the 16th and 17th centuries, through the agrarian lifestyle of the 18th century, the changes from the Industrial Revolution, to the 20th century when most of the planet’s resources have been depleted — this film examines the North American landscape and all the wildlife destruction, deforestation, soil depletion and pollution that have been wrought to make the American Dream come true.
Top Cast


Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin
Reader (voice)
Alec Baldwin
Reader (voice)


Ellen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn
Reader (voice)
Ellen Burstyn
Reader (voice)


James Caan
James Caan
Reader (voice)
James Caan
Reader (voice)


Peter Coyote
Peter Coyote
Reader (voice)
Peter Coyote
Reader (voice)


Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford
Reader (voice)
Harrison Ford
Reader (voice)


Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson
Reader (voice)
Mel Gibson
Reader (voice)


Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Reader (voice)
Dustin Hoffman
Reader (voice)


Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Reader (voice)
Anthony Hopkins
Reader (voice)


Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons
Reader (voice)
Jeremy Irons
Reader (voice)


Michael Keaton
Michael Keaton
Reader (voice)
Michael Keaton
Reader (voice)
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