Film Lens
In 'The Bubble,' viewers are taken inside The Villages, Florida, a community of 155,000 retirees with 54 golf courses and 70 swimming pools. This self-contained environment offers a lifestyle focused on comfort and recreation, where age seems irrelevant. The film presents the vibrant life within The Villages while contrasting it with the negative effects on local flora, fauna, and nearby communities.
The documentary raises questions about sustainability and the true cost of this retirement utopia. It examines how the lifestyle enjoyed by residents impacts the surrounding natural world and local residents, prompting a deeper reflection on the balance between leisure and environmental responsibility.
Why Watch
- •See the unique lifestyle of The Villages retirees.
- •Find out about the environmental impact of leisure cities.
- •Meet the residents of a self-contained retirement community.
Did You Know
•The Villages has a population of 155,000 retirees.
•There are 54 golf courses within The Villages.
•The community features 70 swimming pools.
Perfect For
Retirement communitiesEnvironmental sustainabilityGolf enthusiasts