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.
"'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
FULL STORY: Store Wars: When Wal-Mart Comes To Town
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