Movies and TvShows featuring "dust-bowl" theme.

Carnivàle is a dark fantasy TV show set during the Great Depression in the 1930s. It follows the lives of a traveling carnival troupe and a young man with supernatural powers who joins them. As the troupe travels from town to town, they encounter mysterious events and supernatural phenomena, all while battling the forces of good and evil.

The Dust Bowl is a documentary TV show that explores the devastating impact of the Dust Bowl on the United States during the 1930s. It delves into the man vs. nature struggle as farmers faced erosion, drought, and lack of water, leading to poverty and unhealthy living conditions. The show also examines the capitalism and greed that contributed to the ecological disaster.

In the 1930s, a group of orphaned boys at a Texas orphanage form a football team and are coached by a math teacher. They face numerous challenges including the Great Depression, abusive caretakers, and injuries, but with determination and teamwork, they become unlikely champions.

Delves into the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and how it affected people, how the American public worked together to get through the massive hardships, and how the economy recovered with World War II. Examine the changes that swept the shaken nation during the first year - from the landslide victory of FDR in 1932 to Dust Bowl farmers. Americans sought release from the hard times wherever they could find it - from marathon dancing to going to the movies. As the Depression lingered and the New Deal failed to live up to people's expectations, some Americans fought back against the system. After years of crisis, WWII approached and did what all the protests and recovery programs failed to do - end the Depression. Includes photos, rare interviews, and footage of the culture, media, and politics of the times.

When Strangers Appear is a thrilling action movie set in a small town. A mysterious man arrives at a gas station, followed by a female fugitive. As their paths cross, the town becomes a battleground for survival.

Three Faces West is a drama set during the Great Depression, following an Austrian immigrant family seeking refuge in America. They face various challenges including drought, despair, and brutality, but find hope and resilience in their small-town community.

Bound for Glory is based on the autobiography of Woody Guthrie, a folk musician who travels across the United States during the Great Depression. He experiences poverty, labor struggles, and the harsh reality of the Dust Bowl, all while trying to pursue his passion for music and provide for his family.

In his starring debut, Roy gets elected to Congress in order to bring water to the ranchers in his district. In Washington, he learns he needs the backing of a key congressman and gets that man to go west for an inspection trip. When the congressman is initially unimpressed, Roy gets the inspection party stranded without water to show the true conditions.

A young girl with a special gift comes of age during one of the most desolate periods in American history in this dark Dust Bowl fantasy inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid."

This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short tells the story of Mark Carleton, a worker for the USDA who travels across the world trying to find wheat that farmers can grow despite various disasters.

The Plow That Broke the Plains is a documentary film that depicts the devastating effects of the Dust Bowl on the Great Plains region in the 1930s. It explores the economic and environmental consequences of the massive dust storms and the struggles of the people living in the affected areas. The film also highlights the government's efforts to address the crisis and implement new agricultural policies.

A look at the pervasive power of dust from its tiny particles settling in unseen places to its ability to cause illnesses and create the cosmos.

Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.

A documentary about the major events of the first fifty years of the Twentieth Century.

Harvesting the High Plains is a documentary that delves into the devastating consequences of the Dust Bowl on the High Plains region. Through interviews and archival footage, it showcases the harrowing experiences of the people affected and the measures taken to combat the ecological catastrophe. The documentary sheds light on the economic, environmental, and social ramifications of this devastating event.

In a dusty, desolate Western town, the residents live in constant fear of a terrifying monster scarecrow that haunts their fields. As the scarecrow becomes increasingly malevolent, the townsfolk must band together to uncover its dark secrets and put an end to its reign of terror.

This short film serves as a cautionary tale to farmers who recklessly cut down trees on their land. When prairie farmers engaged in this practice to facilitate plowing, they discovered that the trees had served as windbreaks protecting top soil from erosion. The Dominion Department of Agriculture's experimental station at Indian Head, Saskatchewan, cultivated acres of young trees for distribution to farmers.

Farmer Al Falfa and Puddy's farm is shriveling up under the intense heat. A peddler provides magic explosive pills that cause it to rain, and the crops swell up instantly. Unfortunately, it's all a dream.