The Great Famine

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.

IMDb 8.652min2011

16+

Documentary·Edifying·Frightening·Fun

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Audio languages: English

Subtitles: English [CC]

Directors: Aisiyuak Yumagulov Austin Hoyt

Producers: Mark Samels Austin Hoyt Sharon Grimberg

Starring: David Ogden Stiers

Studio: PBS

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