Lost in Middle America and What Happened Next (1999)

This is the story of one towns journey to survive the changes of a new economic era It begins in Midwestern America but its more than that Its the story of every industrial town struggling to find its way in a new age This PBS documentary tells a story about how one community in Ohio is trying to adapt to the historic economic crosswinds sweeping the world today Lima is a town of 45000 residents in the agriculturally rich northwestern part of the state Limas journey through the 20 century is a microcosm reflecting many of the economic trends that have effected millions and has reshaped this country Lost in Middle America is a discovery process where people help tell the story of Lima through their own personal stories This is a story of every industrial town struggling to find its way in a new age Its a story of lost pride enduring hope and the strength of the human spirit