“The world breaks every one,” Ernest Hemingway wrote in A Farewell to Arms, “and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” This program applies those sentiments to the Great Depression and what it taught many Americans about creativity and survival. A multitude of well-known cultural figures—including Mickey Rooney, Jerry Stiller, Ray Bradbury, Phyllis Diller, and other artists and entertainers—share vivid memories of the period, accompanied by a vibrant tapestry of archival footage. Their stories of poverty, foreclosures, family crises, and social injustice bring to life a formative decade in U.S. history while shedding light on today’s challenges. Prominent psychologists, activists, and economists are also featured.

Harry A. Sprague Library Collection

Depressions -- 1929 -- United States -- Psychological aspects, Actors -- United States -- History -- 20th century, Artists -- United States -- History -- 20th century, Actors, Artists, Depressions -- Psychological aspects, United States

Fjellestad, Hans (director), Sallee, Jason (writer), Fjellestad, Hans (editor), Fjellestad, Hans (composer), Mundo, Joe (producer), Speakeasy Films (producer), Sallee Pictures (producer), Films for the Humanities & Sciences (publisher), Sanjusan Films (producer)

00:57:43 (HH:MM:SS)

English

adult/continuing education, higher education, high school (grades 10-12), college

Name	Films Media Group (Firm)
Role	publisher
Telephone	800-257-5126
Address	200 Metro Blvd., Suite 124, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Email	[email protected]

2010-01-01

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