

#132 Negative Mount Pleasant
Dec 6, 2018
A small town in Wisconsin becomes a testing ground for a major development project with conflicting views from residents. Tensions rise between local activist Kelly and Village President Dave as accusations fly. Residents are divided between hope for economic growth and concerns about the unknown consequences of the secretive Foxconn project. The village faces turmoil and triumph as it secures a deal with Foxconn, leading to community displacement and ongoing construction driven by 'faith-based development'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Clash in Mount Pleasant
02:58 • 4min
Anticipation and Speculation in a Village Meeting
07:16 • 2min
Anticipation and Tension in Mount Pleasant
08:59 • 21min
Turmoil and Triumph in a Small Village
29:30 • 8min
Foxconn's Strategic Moves and Economic Implications
37:25 • 13min
Mount Pleasant: Community Displacement
50:35 • 7min
Exploring Construction and Belief in Mount Pleasant
57:58 • 3min