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A classic documentary in the history of film, noted for its vivid imagery, outstanding musical score and verse commentary. The film traces life in the Mississippi River Valley during the past 150 years before the American Government legislated for flood control. A graphic portrayal of the consequences of sharecropping, soil degradation, unchecked soil erosion and flooding.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322712
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Soil degradation
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Soil erosion
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Floods
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil degradation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil erosion
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Copy