The Great Depression
An underground docudrama of the Depression, and rare surviving film from Chicago’s WFPL. The protagonist looks in vain for work, only to find ‘no help wanted’. Acerbic editing transforms his plight into a guide to the brutal contrasts of the era.
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The Great Depression
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 13, 1934
Runtime
0h 18m
Original Title
The Great Depression
Production Companies
Workers Film and Photo League
Director
Maurice Bailen
Description
An underground docudrama of the Depression, and rare surviving film from Chicago’s WFPL. The protagonist looks in vain for work, only to find ‘no help wanted’. Acerbic editing transforms his plight into a guide to the brutal contrasts of the era.
