The Bunker Boom: Better Safe Than Sorry (2021)
In rural South Dakota, xPoint is a subterranean neighborhood that is home to what may be the world's largest residential community of 'preppers,' people who live 'off the grid.' Whatever they seek to avoid or escape, the survivalist real estate market is booming. Director Arianna LaPenne peers into the motivations of middle class families uprooting their lives to live in converted military bunkers in response to society's collective anxieties. LaPenne finds a fledgling community around shared ideas, neighborly celebrations, and self-determination. The film investigates the compelling questions surrounding what problems human beings bring along with them when they seek to leave society behind.
Director: Arianna LaPenne
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: August 7, 2021
Cinematography: David Bolen
Editing: Michelle Kim
Production: CNN Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bunker Boom: Better Safe Than Sorry about?
- In rural South Dakota, xPoint is a subterranean neighborhood that is home to what may be the world's largest residential community of 'preppers,' people who live 'off the grid.' Whatever they seek to avoid or escape, the survivalist real estate market is booming. Director Arianna LaPenne peers into the motivations of middle class families uprooting their lives to live in converted military bunkers in response to society's collective anxieties. LaPenne finds a fledgling community around shared ideas, neighborly celebrations, and self-determination. The film investigates the compelling questions surrounding what problems human beings bring along with them when they seek to leave society behind.
- Who directed The Bunker Boom: Better Safe Than Sorry?
- The Bunker Boom: Better Safe Than Sorry was directed by Arianna LaPenne.
- How long is The Bunker Boom: Better Safe Than Sorry?
- The Bunker Boom: Better Safe Than Sorry has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is The Bunker Boom: Better Safe Than Sorry?
- The Bunker Boom: Better Safe Than Sorry is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Bunker Boom: Better Safe Than Sorry produced?
- The Bunker Boom: Better Safe Than Sorry was produced in United States of America.