Ken Burns: The Dust Bowl

Ken Burns

Overview

Recalling the 1930s-era environmental catastrophe that destroyed the farmlands of the Great Plains and caused massive dust storms and "dust pneumonia." The 1920s saw a wheat boom in the region, but the Depression led to a drop in prices. In a bid to recoup losses, farmers¿acting against the recommendations of the government¿harvested more wheat. But that left fields open and, once drought hit in 1932, created the Dust Bowl. The documentary includes first-person stories, photos and film footage.

Product Details

Release Date:	11/20/2012
UPC:	0841887017213
Original Release:	2012
Rating:	NR
Source:	Pbs (Direct)
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	4:00:00
Sales rank:	4,198

Special Features

Closed Caption; Behind The scenes; Additional Interviews