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The River (1938)This short Depression-era documentary describes the importance of the Mississippi River to the United States. It laments the environmental destruction committed in the name of progress, ... See full summary » Director:Pare LorentzWriter:Pare Lorentz |
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This short Depression-era documentary describes the importance of the Mississippi River to the United States. It laments the environmental destruction committed in the name of progress, particularly farming and timber practices which cause massive erosion and result in vast amounts of top soil being washed down the river into the Gulf of Mexico. The film focuses especially on the impact this has had on impoverished farmers. It ends on a very upbeat note, however, with a celebration of the TVA, "modern" farming technology, and the use of dams to control the river and prevent flooding. Written by George Schneiderman
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4 February 1938 (USA) See more »Company Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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(1896)
Music by Theo. A. Metz
Played as part of the score during the lumber and cotton scenes
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This film was selected to the National Film Registry, Libary of Congress, in 1990. See more »Connections
Featured in The Panic Is On: The Great American Depression as Seen by the Common Man (2009) See more »Soundtracks
"A Hot Time in the Old Town"(1896)
Music by Theo. A. Metz
Played as part of the score during the lumber and cotton scenes
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The River is a very wonderful documentary, covering the importance of the Mississippi River to the United States. It's Depression-era propaganda, yes, but it's so beautifully filmed, edited, and written, as well as read. The narration is absolutely poetic. This is a must-see if for all documentary enthusiasts. 9/10.