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Decades ago, movies imagined a futuristic 2022

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In 1973's <em>Soylent Green</em>, New York City is in the grips of widespread pollution and overcrowding. It takes place in 2022. (Screenshot by NPR)
In 1973's Soylent Green, New York City is in the grips of widespread pollution and overcrowding. It takes place in 2022. (Screenshot by NPR)

This article was originally published on January 04, 2022.

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