Movie Description
The River
(1938)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Pare Lorentz
- Writer : Pare Lorentz
- Editor : Lloyd Nosler,Leo Zochling
- Cast : Thomas Chalmers
Cast
Narrator (Voice)
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Facts
Original TitleThe River
Status Released
Release Information
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1938-02-04
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 31m
Production CompaniesFarm Security Administration
Genres
- Documentary
