American Cinema – Before 1960
The Dust Bowl was a severe environmental disaster that occurred during the 1930s, primarily affecting the Great Plains of the United States. It was characterized by massive dust storms caused by drought and poor agricultural practices, leading to widespread destruction of farmland and displacement of farming families. This catastrophe not only shaped American agriculture but also had a profound influence on the cultural and social landscape, reflected in contemporary cinema.
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