The Experimental City (2017)

Plot

Frustrated by urban pollution in the 1960s, visionary scientist and comic strip writer Athelstan Spilhaus rallied a team of experts to create the Minnesota Experimental City (MXC). This ambitious project aimed to build a futuristic, domed city from the ground up, designed to house 250,000 residents while employing advanced technology to curb pollution and urban sprawl. However, the ambitious plans faced significant challenges. Chad Friedrichs’ thought-provoking documentary delves into the highs and lows of this innovative endeavor, reflecting on the dreams and realities of a city that could have changed the future.