Forgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam (2018)

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The largest man-made disaster of the 20th century, now largely lost to history. A journey through the early history of Los Angeles and the city's water needs. Ever-growing demand led to larger and larger projects, and eventually to tragedy. The history of the tragedy, the role of William Mulholland in the disaster and the city's water development, and how the lessons of the tragedy reflect on our current infrastructure needs today.

Director: Jesse Cash
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
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Screenplay

Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Environmental Collapse and Nature's Warning, Ecological Catastrophes and Nature's Warning

Keywords

disaster, environment, water management

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam about?
The largest man-made disaster of the 20th century, now largely lost to history. A journey through the early history of Los Angeles and the city's water needs. Ever-growing demand led to larger and larger projects, and eventually to tragedy. The history of the tragedy, the role of William Mulholland in the disaster and the city's water development, and how the lessons of the tragedy reflect on our current infrastructure needs today.
Who directed Forgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam?
Forgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam was directed by Jesse Cash.
How long is Forgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam?
Forgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
What genre is Forgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam?
Forgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam is a Documentary film.
Where was Forgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam produced?
Forgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Forgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam?
The themes of Forgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam include: Environmental Collapse and Nature's Warning, Ecological Catastrophes and Nature's Warning.