The Dust Bowl
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Ken Burns documents the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, when a frenzied wheat boom on the southern Plains, followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s, nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation. Vivid interviews, dramatic photographs, and seldom-seen movie footage
… More »Ken Burns documents the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, when a frenzied wheat boom on the southern Plains, followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s, nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation. Vivid interviews, dramatic photographs, and seldom-seen movie footage bring to life incredible stories of human suffering and perseverance. Includes bonus features.
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Imprint:
[United States] : - PBS
ISBN:
9781608837182, 1608837181
Language:
English and
Spanish
Credits:
Cinematography, Buddy Squires and Stephen McCarthy ; editors, Craig Mellish and Ryan Gifford.
Performers:
Narrated by Peter Coyote.
Notes:
DVD, widescreen, described video.
English (5.1 surround) or Spanish (audio 2.0) dialogue; English and Spanish SDH (subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired).
Special features: behind the scenes ; deleted scenes ; additional interviews.
English (5.1 surround) or Spanish (audio 2.0) dialogue; English and Spanish SDH (subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired).
Special features: behind the scenes ; deleted scenes ; additional interviews.
Statement of responsibility:
a production of Florentine Films and WETA Television ; a film by Ken Burns ; produced by Dayton Duncan, Ken Burns and Julie Dunfey ; written by Dayton Duncan
Characteristics:
2 videodiscs (4 hr.) :,sd., col. ;,4 3/4 in.
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Add a CommentDramatized documentary focused on a half dozen or so families during the dust bowl between 1932 to 1938, particularly in 1934 and 1936. Also analysis on causes of the disaster, primarily due to poor farm practices such as deep plowing, and how the New Deal helped to reclaim part of the native grass lands.
Another outstanding documentary by Burns, this one exploring the disaster that was the Dust Bowl during the Depression. The man-made cataclysm on the Southern Plains and the way it impacted on so many lives is explored and explained, and the film is enhanced greatly by commentary from people who were there and lived through it. Essential viewing for those who enjoy the work of Mr. Burns, or for those who have a curiousity about this period in history.