The End of the Counter
The End of the Counter captures the moment in 1965 when grocery shopping changed forever. Matt Melia transformed the experience when he put baskets in the hands of Irish housewives and gave them the run of the shop. With the birth of the supermarket, suddenly self-control was a vital commodity!
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The End of the Counter
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 1, 2012
Runtime
0h 14m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
The End of the Counter
Production Companies
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Director
Laura McGann
Description
The End of the Counter captures the moment in 1965 when grocery shopping changed forever. Matt Melia transformed the experience when he put baskets in the hands of Irish housewives and gave them the run of the shop. With the birth of the supermarket, suddenly self-control was a vital commodity!
