
The River (1938-02-04)
Overview
This short Depression-era documentary describes the importance of the Mississippi River to the United States and laments the environmental destruction committed in the name of progress, particularly farming and timber practices and their impact on impoverished farmers.
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Status: Released
Release Date: 1938-02-04
Runtime: 0h 31m
Director: Pare Lorentz
Writer: Pare Lorentz