Store Wars: Documentary Captures Residents' Battle With Megastores

A PBS documentary tells the story of how residents of a small town stood up to Wal-Mart and opposed the construction of a megastore in their town.

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June 8, 2001, 10:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"'Store Wars: When Wal-Mart Comes To Town' takes a look at the populist spirit that engulfs a small Virginia town when retail giant Wal-Mart comes knocking, blueprints in hand.The ensuing debate, which pits neighbor against neighbor, illustrates the struggle between conflicting versions of the American dream. A truly American story, STORE WARS is about the right of a community to determine its own future." [Check local PBS stations for date and time of broadcast.]

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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Thursday, June 7, 2001 in PBS

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