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The Great Depression

Movie"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."
The Great Depression
NR 18 min
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.
DirectorMaurice Bailen
WriterMaurice Bailen

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Production Companies:Workers Film and Photo League
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