The Dust Bowl (DVD, 2012)

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ProducerDayton Duncan, Ken Burns
UPC0841887017213
eBay Product ID (ePID)6046042721

Product Key Features

Movie/TV TitleThe Dust Bowl
DirectorKen Burns
Run Time240 min.
FormatDVD
Release Year2012
GenreDocumentary
StudioPBS (Direct)

Dimensions

Item Height0.56 in
Item Weight0.22 lb
Item Length7.53 in
Item Width5.35 in

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs2
Country/Region of ManufactureMexico

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  • Graphic exposition of a terrible time in Oklahoma.

    Burns does a excellent job of describing/showing the results of a 7 year drought on plowed farmland. The soil loses it ptotective crust and blows away. Hopefully, I have given specific facts and followed the rules as ordered by eBay.

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  • Very Well Done

    Ken Burns seems to turn anything he does a show on into gold. this one i have my own, and got this as a gift for someone who is interested in learning more about the Dust Bowl. It is so intriguing, keeps you absolutely glued to the seat to witness what folks had to deal with in this country, the hardships look unbearable and yet they found ways to survive. they really should show this in classrooms.

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  • Dust bowl horrors

    I had read Eagan's book Worst Hard Times and wanted to see the documentary to follow up. The pictures were horrifingly real and brought the book to life. The dust bowl was the worst environmental disaster that humans have caused on this planet.

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  • Lots of good photos and movie reels of the reality of the situation.

    I feel that this documentary is being written in hindsight. At the time there were no real scientific studies on how the land was fragile, etc., and blaming the FARMERS is not constructive. They were doing what they do best, which was producing food. Not everyone can do that. As a farmer's daughter I understand the endeavors. The damned government was pushing the farmers to grow crops for food. I felt bad that the livestock and people suffered badly.

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  • Editing needed.

    As usual with Ken Burns the research and details are impeccable. But with this there's too much. It could have easily been condensed into one disc. The interviews are repetitive in observation and sentiment. It dulls the impact of those terrible times.

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  • Dust Bowl

    Ken Burns never misses, he is one of the best historians and directors ever. Always thorough in his research and his knowledge of the lives of ordinary people is the best. A must see for ALL ages.

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  • A really great & informative video

    This Ken Burns video doesn’t disappoint. I learned so much watching this & seeing the hardships & misery caused by the dust bowl. I would very much recommend this video.

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  • Ken Burns Excels Again!

    I'm fascinated by the Dust Bowl- couldn't find a better documentary! Entertaining, riveting & informative!

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  • The Dust Bowl

    Ken Burns is excellent as usual. Another outstanding documentary...period!

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  • greed vs. common sense

    HISTORY = Love it or learn from it ( I have no way to share pictures ) It's not a "picture book"

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