Release Date
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Original Release
April 11, 2011
0h 52m
The Great Famine (2011)
â 0.052 min
Overview
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 Hooverâs American Relief Administrationâan operation hailed for its efficiency, grit and generosity. By the summer of 1922, American kitchens were feeding nearly 11 million Soviet citizens a day.
Director
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Austin Hoyt
Department: Production
âPopularity: 2.2
Genres
Documentary
