Plot — What is Surviving the Dust Bowl about?
In 1931 the rains stopped and the "black blizzards" began. Powerful dust storms carrying millions of tons of stinging, blinding black dirt swept across the Southern Plains — the panhandles of Texas and Oklahoma, western Kansas, and the eastern portions of Colorado and New Mexico. Topsoil that had taken a thousand years per inch to build suddenly blew away in only minutes. One journalist traveling through the devastated region dubbed it the "Dust Bowl." This American Experience film presents the remarkable story of the determined people who clung to their homes and way of life, enduring drought, dust, disease — even death — for nearly a decade. Less well-known than those who sought refuge in California, typified by the Joad family in John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath," the Dust Bowlers who stayed overcame an almost unbelievable series of calamities and disasters.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 55 min |
| Audience Score | 90% (9.0/10, 1 votes) |
Surviving the Dust Bowl — FAQ
Is Surviving the Dust Bowl worth watching? Surviving the Dust Bowl holds a 9.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. In 1931 the rains stopped and the "black blizzards" began. Powerful dust storms carrying millions of tons of stinging, blinding black dirt swept across the Southern Plains — the panhandles of Texas and Oklahoma, western
Who directed Surviving the Dust Bowl? Directed by Chana Gazit.
Who is in the cast of Surviving the Dust Bowl? It stars Liev Schreiber, Matthew Modine.
Where can I stream Surviving the Dust Bowl? Streaming availability for Surviving the Dust Bowl is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Surviving the Dust Bowl release? It released in 1998.
