The Dust Bowl (2012)

Episode Overview

The decade-long turmoil of Black Sunday was far from over. Relentless storms battered the region, leaving communities grappling with the ongoing effects of the Great Depression. In response, government initiatives aimed to prevent the southern Plains from devolving into a desolate wasteland akin to the Sahara. Discover the reasons behind some residents' tough decision to abandon their homes, while others clung to hope and resilience in the face of adversity.