Flood in the Desert (2022)
Explore the 1928 collapse of the St. Francis Dam, the second deadliest disaster in California history. A colossal engineering and human failure, the dam was built by William Mulholland, a self-taught engineer who ensured the growth of Los Angeles by bringing the city water via aqueduct. The catastrophe killed more than 400 people and destroyed millions of dollars of property.
Director: Rob Rapley
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: May 3, 2022
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
california, flooding, dam, tragedy, engineering, disaster, desert, catastrophe, 1920s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Flood in the Desert about?
- Explore the 1928 collapse of the St. Francis Dam, the second deadliest disaster in California history. A colossal engineering and human failure, the dam was built by William Mulholland, a self-taught engineer who ensured the growth of Los Angeles by bringing the city water via aqueduct. The catastrophe killed more than 400 people and destroyed millions of dollars of property.
- Who directed Flood in the Desert?
- Flood in the Desert was directed by Rob Rapley.
- How long is Flood in the Desert?
- Flood in the Desert has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Flood in the Desert?
- Flood in the Desert is a Documentary, History film.