The little-known story of the American effort to relieve starvation in the new Soviet Russia in 1921, The Great Famine is a documentary about the worst natural disaster in Europe since the Black Plague in the Middle Ages. Five million Soviet citizens died. Half a world away, Americans responded with a massive two-year relief campaign, championed by Herbert Hoover, director of the American Relief Administration.
Title | American Experience - Season 23 Episode 9 The Great Famine |
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Year | 2024 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | PBS |
Cast | |
Crew | Cameo George (Executive Producer) |
Alternative Titles | The American Experience |
Keyword | biography, usa history, current affairs |
First Air Date | Oct 04, 1988 |
Last Air date | Nov 12, 2024 |
Season | 37 Season |
Episode | 396 Episode |
Runtime | 55:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 7.45/ 10 by 29.00 users |
Popularity | 87.545 |
Language | English |