The Great Flood
Originally released in 2012. The Great Flood is a documentary film. directed by Bill Morrison. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The Mississippi River Flood of 1927 was the most destructive river flood in American history. In the spring of 1927, the river broke out of its banks in 145 places and inundated 27,000 square miles to a depth of up to 30 feet. Part of it enduring legacy was the mass exodus of displaced sharecroppers. Musically, the Great Migration of rural southern blacks to Northern cities saw the Delta Blues electrified and reinterpreted as the Chicago Blues, Rhythm and Blues, and Rock and Roll. Using minimal text and no spoken dialog, filmmaker Bill Morrison and composer - guitarist Bill Frisell have created a powerful portrait of a seminal moment in American history through a collection of silent images matched to a searing original soundtrack.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 17, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Flood about?
The Mississippi River Flood of 1927 was the most destructive river flood in American history. In the spring of 1927, the river broke out of its banks in 145 places and inundated 27,000 square miles...
Who directed The Great Flood?
The Great Flood was directed by Bill Morrison.
How long is The Great Flood?
The Great Flood has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Great Flood released?
The Great Flood was released on November 17, 2012 in theaters.