The Dust Bowl

Documentary 2012

Available on Prime Video

The 1930s drought of North American prairie farm land, and its consequences during the Great Depression.

Documentary 2012

PG

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

A decade long drought combined with 'The Great Plow Up' caused catastrophic dust storms as well as incredible human suffering and equally incredible stories of human perseverance.

1 hr · 13 Feb 2019 PG
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Families find relief in California; government conservation efforts help stabilise the soil and rejuvenate farms.

1 hr · 13 Feb 2019 PG

Ken Burns

Director

About

The Dust Bowl

DOCUMENTARY

The 1930s drought of North American prairie farm land, and its consequences during the Great Depression.

Information

Studio: PBS
Released: 2012
Rated: PG

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States)
Audio: English (United States) (AAC)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.