The River (1938)

Director:

Pare Lorentz

Writer:

Pare Lorentz (written by)

Genre:

Short | Documentary

Plot:

This short Depression-era documentary describes the importance of the Mississippi River to the United States...

Plot Keywords:

Farming | Farmer | Mississippi River | Dam | Flood Victim

Awards:

2 wins

Cast

Thomas Chalmers

...

Narrator (voice)

Runtime:

31 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Certification:

USA:Unrated

Company:

Farm Security Administration

Trivia:

This film was selected to the National Film Registry, Libary of Congress, in 1990.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Lifestyles U.S.A. Vol. 6 (2000) (V)

Soundtrack:

She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain When She Comes

Great

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.