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Plow That Broke the Plains

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Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy) Esquire Magazine The story is filled in with quick, brilliant strokes... Apr 17, 2020 Full Review Thomas Delapa Boulder Weekly Rhythmically scored with Virgil Thompson's stirring music, Lorentz's groundbreaking New Deal documentary traces the rise and fall of the American Great Plains... Sep 16, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member awesome doc one of the first Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Beautifully filmes short documentary made during the great depression. The cinematography is surprisingly artistic, good score. A very affecting documentary. This is a piece of history. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Director
Pare Lorentz