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Grapes of Wrath

A look at the historical reality behind John Steinbeck’s famous book The Grapes of Wrath.

11/06/2014 | Rating NR

Back in Time

Grapes of Wrath

Season 4 Episode 1 | 27m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

A look at the historical reality behind John Steinbeck’s famous book The Grapes of Wrath.

On the 75th anniversary of The Grapes of Wrath we look at the historical realities for the migrant farmers who were hard hit by the great depression. This book was Steinbeck’s monument to the migrant farmers he met while working as a journalist in California. We take you to the 1930’s Dust bowl Oklahoma to show you the bravery of the Okies as they battle the hardships of the great depression.

11/06/2014 | Rating NR

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Back in Time

Grapes of Wrath

Season 4 Episode 1 | 27m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

On the 75th anniversary of The Grapes of Wrath we look at the historical realities for the migrant farmers who were hard hit by the great depression. This book was Steinbeck’s monument to the migrant farmers he met while working as a journalist in California. We take you to the 1930’s Dust bowl Oklahoma to show you the bravery of the Okies as they battle the hardships of the great depression.

11/06/2014 | Rating NR

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