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201697 minPGdocumentary

3.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

America Recycled

201697 minPGdocumentary

3.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Two brothers travel through the American South on recycled bicycles for two years, seeking alternative ways of living amid globalization.

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Timothy Hussin,

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Two brothers travel through the American South on recycled bicycles for two years, seeking alternative ways of living amid globalization.

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Timothy Hussindirector

Noah Hussindirector

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Two brothers travel through the American South on recycled bicycles over two years. They visit modern homesteading communities that provide shelter and knowledge. These encounters challenge their views on the American Dream. As they continue west, they find alternative ways of living that differ from mainstream American values. Directed by Timothy Hussin, America Recycled examines community and sustainability in a globalized world. The film runs for 97 minutes and was released in 2016.

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