Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs (2010)

Storyline

Southern California’s Coachella Valley, including the communities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Desert Hot Springs, boasts hundreds of extraordinary midcentury modern homes, public buildings and commercial structures. Modern designers such as William F. Cody, Albert Frey, William Krisel, John Lautner, Richard Neutra, R.M. Schindler, Donald Wexler, E. Stewart Williams left their collective mark on this desert paradise. Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs traces the history of modern architecture in Palm Springs from the first bold forays into modernist design to the preservation challenges facing the region today. Director Jake Gorst’s film features rare archival images and footage as well as interviews with historians, homeowners and the architects who helped create this mecca of modernism.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Jake Gorst
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Jake Gorst
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Design Onscreen
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

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Cast & Crew

Albert Frey

Alan Heiss

William Krisel

Donald Wexler

E. Stewart Williams

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs released?

Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs was released on January 1, 2010.

How long is Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs?

The runtime of Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs is 52m.

What genre is Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs?

Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs is a Documentary, History movie.

Where can I watch Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs?

Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs?

Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs was directed by Jake Gorst.

Who stars in Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs?

The main cast of Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs includes Albert Frey, Alan Heiss, William Krisel.

What language is Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs in?

Desert Utopia: Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs is originally in English.