Surviving Progress
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  • Summary: Technological advancement, economic development, population increase - are they signs of a thriving society? Or too much of a good thing? Based on the best-selling book A Short History of Progress, this provocative documentary explores the concept of progress in our modern world, guiding us through a sweeping but detailed survey of the major "progress traps" facing our civilization in the arenas of technology, economics, consumption, and the environment. (First Run Features)… Expand

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
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  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    May 2, 2012
    88
    Surviving Progress is a bright, entertaining (!), coherent argument in favor of these principles I have simplified so briefly. It's self-evident and tells the truth.
  2. New Orleans Times-Picayune
    Reviewed by: Mike Scott
    May 25, 2012
    80
    With beautiful, artful images serving to break up the monotony of the film's wealth of talking heads, Surviving Progress is at times as visually striking as it is persuasive.
  3. NPR
    Reviewed by: Mark Jenkins
    Apr 6, 2012
    60
    After nearly 90 minutes of human folly, though, Surviving Progress can't very well conclude with a tribute to mankind. So, to end on a hopeful note, the movie turns to a chimp.
  4. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    Apr 15, 2012
    60
    The cumulative power of so many great minds envisioning our potential self-destruction is undeniable. You may start planning your move off the grid before the movie even ends.

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