United States / Apr 11, 2011 / PBS "American Experience" series
The Great Famine (2011)
Directed by Aisiyuak Yumagulov, Austin Hoyt
52minruntime
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Plot
When a devastating famine descended on Soviet Russia in 1921, it was the worst natural disaster in Europe since the Black Plague in the Middle Ages. Examine Herbert Hoover’s American Relief Administration—an operation hailed for its efficiency, grit and generosity. By the summer of 1922, American kitchens were feeding nearly 11 million Soviet citizens a day.
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Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Great Famine |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Pусский |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Official site | pbs.org |
| Release date | 11 aprile 2011 |
| Assistant directors | Aisiyuak Yumagulov, Austin Hoyt |
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