The River (1938)
This short Depression-era documentary describes the importance of the Mississippi River to the United States and laments the environmental destruction committed in the name of progress, particularly farming and timber practices and their impact on impoverished farmers.
Director: Pare Lorentz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
Release Date: February 4, 1938
Cast
- Thomas Chalmers - Narrator (Voice)
Screenplay
Music: Virgil Thomson
Cinematography: Floyd Crosby, Stacy Woodard
Editing: Leo Zochling, Lloyd Nosler
Production: Farm Security Administration
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
mississippi river, river
More Films by Director: Pare Lorentz
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The River about?
- This short Depression-era documentary describes the importance of the Mississippi River to the United States and laments the environmental destruction committed in the name of progress, particularly farming and timber practices and their impact on impoverished farmers.
- Who directed The River?
- The River was directed by Pare Lorentz.
- Who stars in The River?
- The River stars Thomas Chalmers.
- How long is The River?
- The River has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
- What genre is The River?
- The River is a Documentary film.
- Where was The River produced?
- The River was produced in United States of America.