Friday 16 November 2018

Grain gains


The Plow That Broke the Plains (1936)

Written & directed by Pare Lorentz this is government funded documentary film. We see how the great plains were settled and the affect farming had on it.

Somewhere between public information and propaganda this film is clearly pushing an agenda. As a piece of entertainment this is not exactly a thrilling piece but does its job. Decently made but showing its age I did not find this documentary as hard hitting as expected.

3/5

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