When the World Breaks. Actors and Artists Recall the Great Depression
Description
The world breaks every one, Ernest Hemingway wrote in A Farewell to Arms, "and afterward many are strong at the broken places." This program applies those sentiments to the Great Depression and what it taught many Americans about creativity and survival. A multitude of well-known cultural figures-including Mickey Rooney, Jerry Stiller, Ray Bradbury, Phyllis Diller, and other artists and entertainers-share vivid memories of the period, accompanied by a vibrant tapestry of archival footage. Their stories of poverty, foreclosures, family crises, and social injustice bring to life a formative decade in U.S. history while shedding light on today's challenges. Prominent psychologists, activists, and economists are also featured.
Runtime
58 min
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Contributor
Geography
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Date of Publication
[2010], c2010
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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