People’s Century (Parts 7-9)

Synopsis: A history of 20th century in 26 parts as seen from the point of view of ordinary people who have lived through the events. Includes interviews and extensive archive footage.
7 (producer: James DeVinney): How cinema extended its influence over the lives of ordinary people - from being a turn-of-the-century novelty to mass-entertainment medium.
8 (producer: Archie Baron): The depression era recalled by people from the USA, the UK and South America, who suffered during the 1930s after the Wall Street crash of 1929. Includes accounts of the Tennessee Valley Authority and the 1926 General Strike.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w/col. 165 min.
Year of production: 1995
Availability: out of distribution
Notes: Broadcast on BBC1 from 25/10/95.
Documentation: Accompanying book available separately.
Subjects: History
Keywords: depression - economic; history of cinema; history of the 20th century; Nazi Germany; social history

Title: 1927: great escape
Synopsis: 7 (producer: James DeVinney): How cinema extended its influence over the lives of ordinary people - from being a turn-of-the-century novelty to mass-entertainment medium.
Title: 1929: breadline
Synopsis: 8 (producer: Archie Baron): The depression era recalled by people from the USA, the UK and South America, who suffered during the 1930s after the Wall Street crash of 1929. Includes accounts of the Tennessee Valley Authority and the 1926 General Strike.
Title: 1933: master race

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