

The Dust Bowl (2012)
Overview
Chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, in which the frenzied wheat boom of the Great Plow-Up, followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation.
Where to watch The Dust Bowl
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | PBS, PBS Documentaries, Thirteen, WETA+ | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | PBS America | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | PBS Documentaries | — | Apple TV |
| Australia | — | — | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Dust Bowl in 1 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Dust Bowl about?
Chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, in which the frenzied wheat boom of the Great Plow-Up, followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation. The Dust Bowl is a Documentary series, first aired on 2012-11-18, 1 season and 2 episodes.
Is The Dust Bowl worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Dust Bowl 8.0 out of 10 from 31 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch The Dust Bowl?
In the United States, The Dust Bowl streams on PBS, PBS Documentaries and Thirteen and can be bought from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Ken Burns
Cast
- Patricia Clarkson as Hazel Lucas Shaw
- Peter Coyote as Peter Coyote
- Carolyn McCormick as Caroline Henderson
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Sources
Details and the 8.0/10 rating from The Dust Bowl on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.