This short proof-of-concept film asks a simple question: How did the United States become a nation built around cars? In five minutes, the film traces the origins of American car dependency, from early highway expansion to the rise of sprawling infrastructure that reshaped cities and communities. Through archival imagery, expert insight, and contemporary voices, the film explores the cultural and environmental impact of car culture while asking what alternatives people are imagining today. The piece serves as a visual and thematic preview for a larger documentary investigating the history and consequences of America’s highway systems.