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This Is Tomorrow

Nov 27, 1943

0h 11m

★ 7.0

Overview

This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short takes a look at the evolution of the American city, from the initially small farming village, to the eventually hectic, congested metropolis, to the future planned suburban community.

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Documentary

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Narrator (voice)

John Nesbitt

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8.0

The Cost of AI

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8.5

Razzia sur l'Atlantique

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This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite, and later established the Nobel Prize.

7.0

2x Bail

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No overview available.

7.5

Lithium in Europe: the mining industry of the future?

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Heavily dependent on imports, Europe is seeking to develop its production of lithium, an element that is essential to the energy transition. Focus on the environmental challenges that accompany this quest for independence.

0.0

Jusqu'où ira Uber ?

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9.0

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7.7

Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress

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7.4

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0.0

Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here

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Professor Jeremy Black examines one of the most extraordinary periods in British history: the Industrial Revolution. He explains the unique economic, social and political conditions that by the 19th century, led to Britain becoming the richest, most powerful nation on Earth. It was a time that transformed the way people think, work and play forever.

8.0

Cargos - Dans les soutes de la mondialisation

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No overview available.

0.0

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0.0

Lorsque le soleil se lèvera à l'ouest

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0.0

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5.5

City of Children

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8.0

The Film That Was Lost

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8.3

Modern Times

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A bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experience and habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time..

7.1

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This Is Tomorrow

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