The Plow That Broke the Plains

The Plow That Broke the Plains

1936
Drama, Documentary
Short Film
25m
Filmmaker/critic Pare Lorentz was the creative force behind the landmark documentary The Plow That Broke the Plains. The project was underwritten by the United States Resettlement Administration, a New Deal organization. Lorentz' film accomplished visually what President Roosevelt's radio speeches had been doing orally: serving as a wake-up call to those Americans unaware of the deprivations of the "Dust Bowl." (All Movie Guide)
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The Plow That Broke the Plains

1936
Drama, Documentary
Short Film
25m
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Rated 28 Sep 2010
55
9th
Fascinating topic, but aside from a couple of striking moments most of this film is as dull and dry as the plains were during the great depression.
Rated 25 Feb 2013
30
34th
Interesting look at what happened to the land and Pare Lorentz capture some striking imagery. But its a short documentary that doesn't really offer too much else and tend to drag even with it's short length.

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