The Dust Bowl (2012)

Overview

Exploring one of America's most devastating ecological catastrophes, The Dust Bowl delves into the tragic consequences of the wheat boom during the Great Plow-Up. As farmers rushed to cultivate land, a relentless decade-long drought in the 1930s devastated the heart of the nation’s agricultural landscape. This compelling documentary chronicles the struggles faced by those affected, highlighting the intersection of human ambition and environmental disaster that led to a profound impact on farming and livelihoods across the Midwest.