Intro"America 2100" is a 1979 dystopian sci-fi film directed by Paul James. The film attempts to represent a future United States, specifically the year 2100 and supplies a chilling yet thought-provoking discussion of the prospective impact of careless neglect for the environment.
Plot SummaryThe plot focuses on an US ecology researcher, Dr. Gordon, who resides in the dystopian world of America in 2100. Years of environmental neglect have drastically modified the country's climate, turning bulk of its lands barren and lifeless. The cities look ghostly, populated sparsely due to overpopulation, and disease arising from toxicity and toxins.
Dr. Gordon, operating in a lab developing artificial plants and food for the starving population, understands that the synthetic alternatives are paradoxically worsening the scenario because they just function as quick repairs and don't fix the underlying environmental issues. Stimulated by the desperate situation, he joins an underground group of eco-revolutionaries who intend to bring back the environment, undoubtedly the world, to its initial, natural state.
CharactersDr. Gordon, represented by star James Harper, is the main lead character. He comes off as a compassionate character, deeply affected by the weakening condition of his country and planet. On the other hand, his partner, Linda, is depicted as somebody who has actually resigned to the grim future and relies heavily on technology. This contrast in perspectives forms an intriguing subplot. Other key characters include the leader of the eco-revolutionaries, a former environmentalist disillusioned with the government's unsuccessful policies.
ThemesPredating lots of modern climate-change dystopias, "America 2100" presents a grim future that acts as a cautionary tale about the unfavorable effects of environmental carelessness. Styles of human arrogance, abuse of innovation, political passiveness, and social inequality run across the narrative. How the abuse of natural deposits might lead to a dystopian future, where human beings would require to create artificial food and air, is a central idea.
Important Reception"America 2100" was applauded for leading its time in raising ecological consciousness. Critics appreciated the film's daring narrative and strong message, although there were combined reviews concerning the execution and film production values. The film, however, was successful in producing a certain level of worry about the future, plainly what the director meant.
Conclusion"America 2100" is an alarming projection of a dystopian future that appears shockingly plausible. It presents an immediate call to action, advising humankind to reassess its relationship with the environment and change the trajectory towards such a grim future. Conceptually, the movie led its time in including environmental deterioration front and center. It serves as a harsh wake-up call for the potentially disastrous course that 1970s American society could have set for itself. Today, "America 2100" can be viewed as an early supporter for sustainable living and preservation of natural deposits.
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