The Bunker Boom: Better Safe Than Sorry

Overview

In rural South Dakota, xPoint is a subterranean neighborhood that is home to what may be the world's largest residential community of 'preppers,' people who live 'off the grid.' Whatever they seek to avoid or escape, the survivalist real estate market is booming. Director Arianna LaPenne peers into the motivations of middle class families uprooting their lives to live in converted military bunkers in response to society's collective anxieties. LaPenne finds a fledgling community around shared ideas, neighborly celebrations, and self-determination. The film investigates the compelling questions surrounding what problems human beings bring along with them when they seek to leave society behind.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 7, 2021

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

CNN Films

Director

Arianna LaPenne

Cinematography

David Bolen

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt15139786