"In Kenya, life in the cities is the
greatest threat to the country's cultural heritage. American teens visit
a public health clinic in one of Kenya's largest slums. The greatest
health threat is HIV/AIDS. Nationwide educational programs are underway."
~ Agency for Instructional Technology
"Poverty surrounds Mexico City. The
government pays little attention to the indigenous peoples who live in
slums and on the streets outside Mexico's capital."~ German United Distributors
"This A&E Special discusses how the customs and traditions of Irish immigrants to the United States shaped mainstream American culture." ~ A&E Network
"Each week, in countries around the globe, nearly a million people say goodbye to their homes in impoverished rural regions—and move to even worse conditions in cities. This program explores the tragic results: illegal slums filled with some of the poorest people in the world, lacking water, sanitation, and other resources needed to support exploding populations. Viewers are shown the lives and homes of those who struggle in the slums of Mumbai, India, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and who face the threat of eviction, the spread of disease, and rampant drug dealing and gang violence on a daily basis. Slum residents, as well as those who have broken out of the cycle of poverty, share their personal insights and frustrations regarding this urgent international issue." ~ Canadian Broadcast Corp
"Can slums ever be a blessing in disguise? The growth of cities is
generally a good thing according to economists, yet the growth of slums
is inevitable. Free Trade has not delivered on all its promises." ~TVE International
Things aren't looking too good for the world's population; as we multiply at an alarming rate there is not enough food, space, or sense. With the planet bursting at the seams, the intelligence and physiological traits that make us human are now crucial to mankind's survival. This thought-provoking film interweaves a 1960s rat experiment with a snapshot of today's urban jungle and a number of disturbing parallels emerge. ~ Journeyman Pictures