movies_creation
American Movie Archives (美國電影檔案)
- Title
- Man Against the River
- Year
- 1937
- Abstract
- Describes the work of members of the Works Projects Administration in helping refugees of a winter flood of the Ohio River.
- Notes
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Produced: Pathe News, Inc.
Sponsor: U.S. Works Projects Administration
Run Time: 9:54
Audio/Visual: Sd, B&W - Keyword
- Natural disasters;New Deal;New Deal: WPA;New Deal;New Deal: WPA
- Theme
- The River Runs through the town (literally)
- Review
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Very interesting time capsule of how the WPA went into the action after a massive flood hit the Ohio river. Scenes of total devastation are shown, Homes totally flooded, only way to get by are boats, leave your pets and livestock behind etc. Sort of interesting to see the women with their Fur Coats and hats on, as if the flood was the social event of the season. As mentioned, the film then focuses on the work of the WPA, damming up rivers, building sidewalks, and generally cleaning up. Although we are much better off timewise now in dealing with disasters like this, it's sure fascinating to see what could happen when Mother Nature takes it's toll. Reccomended!
(Reviewer: Spuzz) - Location
- A/V room, 2/F