The River - 1938

The River 1938 Directed by Pare Lorentz

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.

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Farm Security Administration

Release Date 4 February 1938

31 mins