20 minutes to watch democracy get a New Deal makeover — no notes, just vibes.
Presents the history of the U S from the inauguration of Franklin D Roosevelt to the eve of World War II, including the Great Depression and New Deal legislation designed to overcome it. Emphasizes events that had lasting effects on the nation, such as the Tennessee Valley Authority, the strengthening of organized labor and the growing power of the Federal government.. Continues the story of 20th century America from the inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the eve of World War II. Footage shows the Great Depression, strengthening of organized labor, Social Security Act and growing powers of the federal government.
Editing
Rapid-fire Depression montages that invented the modern doc format.
Production
Archive footage quality varies wildly — it's part of the charm.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during the Summer of Love, this film accidentally frames 1930s government expansion as uncomplicated good — a perspective that aged... interestingly.
The 20-minute runtime was standard for classroom educational films of the era, designed to fit perfectly into a high school period with time for discussion.
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