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New Deal Documentaries

Synopsis
A collection of four documentary films produced by the US Federal Government during the 1930s during the ‘New Deal’ era under President F D Roosevelt.
1, 2, 3: [See individual titles for full details.]
4 (10 min, director H B McClure): Looks at an experimental ‘rural community’ sponsored by the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, known as the Woodlake Community.
Series
New Deal Collection, Series
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w. 105 min.
Year of production
1999
Availability
Sale; 2004 sale: £12.99 (inclusive)
Subjects
History
Keywords
documentary films; rural communities; social history; United States of America

Sections

Title
Plow that broke the plains, The
Synopsis
1, 2, 3: [See individual titles for full details.]

Title
River, The
Synopsis
4 (10 min, director H B McClure): Looks at an experimental 'rural community' sponsored by the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, known as the Woodlake Community.

Title
Power and the land

Title
New frontier, The

Distributor

Name

BFI Video

Email
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