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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.
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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.
The River (1938) was directed by Pare Lorentz. The film is a Documentary production with a runtime of 0h 31m, rated 5.7/10.
The River runs 0h 31m (31 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.7/10 from 24 votes. Genre: Documentary.
The River is rated 5.7/10 by 24 viewers — below average. A good pick for Documentary fans.
