Project XX — Season 1, Episode 9: Life in the Thirties
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 34 episodes • ★ 6.0/10
Episode synopsis
Examines American life in the 1930s from the Depression and election of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the eve of World War II.
About Project XX
Early NBC series showcasing compilation films - documentaries made from existing archival footage. Patterned on the successful Victory at Sea, it employed fast-paced editing, music, and narration. Concentrating on public affairs and public life, it steered clear of controversial subjects and enjoyed strong ratings, inspiring many competitors such as Air Power and The Twentieth Century. In later years, however, it would be criticized as superficial in comparison to "serious" documentary and current events programs.