Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City (2010)
Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City reveals the fascinating life and complex legacy of architect and city planner Daniel Hudson Burnham. In the midst of the late nineteenth century urban disorder, Burnham offered a powerful vision of what a civilized American city could look like, one that provided a compelling framework for Americans to make sense of the world around them. A timely, intriguing story in the American experience, Make No Little Plans explores Burnham's impact on the development of the American city as debate continues today about what urban planning means in a democratic society.
Director: Judith McBrien
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: April 26, 2010
Cast
- Joan Allen - Narrator
Screenplay
- Geoffrey C. Ward (Screenplay)
- Judith McBrien (Screenplay)
Music: Michael Bacon
Production: The Archmedia Workshop
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
architecture, city planning, world's fair, urban planning
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City about?
- Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City reveals the fascinating life and complex legacy of architect and city planner Daniel Hudson Burnham. In the midst of the late nineteenth century urban disorder, Burnham offered a powerful vision of what a civilized American city could look like, one that provided a compelling framework for Americans to make sense of the world around them. A timely, intriguing story in the American experience, Make No Little Plans explores Burnham's impact on the development of the American city as debate continues today about what urban planning means in a democratic society.
- Who directed Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City?
- Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City was directed by Judith McBrien.
- Who stars in Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City?
- Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City stars Joan Allen.
- How long is Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City?
- Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City?
- Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City is a Documentary film.
- Where was Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City produced?
- Make No Little Plans: Daniel Burnham and the American City was produced in United States of America.