Malls R Us (2010)

Combining nostalgia, dazzling architecture, pop culture, economics and politics, MALLS R US examines North America's most popular and profitable suburban destination-the enclosed shopping center-and how for consumers they function as a communal, even ceremonial experience and, for retailers, sites where their idealism, passion and greed merge. The film blends archival footage tracing the history of the shopping mall in America, visits to some of the world's largest and most spectacular malls-in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Japan, Poland, France, and Dubai-and interviews with architects, mall developers, sales managers, environmentalists, labor activists and social critics, as well as commentary from mall shoppers themselves.

Director: Helene Klodawsky
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
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Production: Instinct Films, Point du Jour
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

shopping mall, sociology, woman director, history, dead mall

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malls R Us about?
Combining nostalgia, dazzling architecture, pop culture, economics and politics, MALLS R US examines North America's most popular and profitable suburban destination-the enclosed shopping center-and how for consumers they function as a communal, even ceremonial experience and, for retailers, sites where their idealism, passion and greed merge. The film blends archival footage tracing the history of the shopping mall in America, visits to some of the world's largest and most spectacular malls-in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Japan, Poland, France, and Dubai-and interviews with architects, mall developers, sales managers, environmentalists, labor activists and social critics, as well as commentary from mall shoppers themselves.
Who directed Malls R Us?
Malls R Us was directed by Helene Klodawsky.
Who stars in Malls R Us?
Malls R Us stars Jon Pahl, Rubin Stahl, Alfred Taubman.
How long is Malls R Us?
Malls R Us has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is Malls R Us?
Malls R Us is a Documentary film.
Where was Malls R Us produced?
Malls R Us was produced in Canada.