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Talking to the Wall: The Story of an American Bargain

Despite the arrival of retail sprawl, three New England towns — Greenfield, Orange and Athol, Massachusetts — struggle to revive Main Street as the traditional village center and symbol of cohesive community life.

Premiere Date

September 17, 2004

Length

60 minutes

Funding Type

Co-Production

Despite the arrival of retail sprawl, three New England towns — Greenfield, Orange and Athol, Massachusetts — struggle to revive Main Street as the traditional village center and symbol of cohesive community life. In a story of grassroots political activism, Talking to the Wall shows how, through our actions and the way we spend our money, we can shape the places we live.