Edition |
Widescreen. |
Description |
2 videodiscs (approximately 240 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, widescreen, described video. |
Performer |
Narrated by Peter Coyote. |
Credits |
Cinematography, Buddy Squires and Stephen McCarthy ; editors, Craig Mellish and Ryan Gifford. |
Audience |
TV-PG. |
Summary |
Ken Burns documents the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, when a frenzied wheat boom on the southern Plains, followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s, nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation. Vivid interviews, dramatic photographs, and seldom-seen movie footage bring to life incredible stories of human suffering and perseverance. Includes bonus features. |
Note |
Special features: behind the scenes ; deleted scenes ; additional interviews. |
Language |
English or Spanish dialogue with optional English SDH or Spanish subtitles; optional descriptive audio in English for the visually impaired. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Dust Bowl Era, 1931-1939.
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United States -- History -- 1919-1933.
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United States -- History -- 1933-1945.
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United States -- Social conditions -- 1918-1932.
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United States -- Social conditions -- 1933-1945.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Historical television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
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Added Author |
Coyote, Peter.
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Duncan, Dayton. Producer. Screenwriter.
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Burns, Ken, 1953- Producer.
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Dunfey, Julie. Producer.
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Florentine Films.
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WETA-TV (Television station : Washington, D.C.)
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ISBN |
9781608837182 |
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1608837181 |
Standard No. |
841887017213 |
Music No. |
DUSB600 PBS |
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