The Great Depression

The Great Depression

1934
18m
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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
Workers Film and Photo League

Keywords

new deal

Quick Facts

Release Date June 13, 1934
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Key Crew

Maurice Bailen
Director
Maurice Bailen
Writer