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American Experience: The Swamp DVD

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The history of the Everglades is a dramatic yet little known story of humanity’s attempt to conquer nature. The Swamp, told through the lives of a handful of colorful and resolute characters, explores the repeated efforts to reclaim, control and transform what was seen as a vast wasteland into an agricultural and urban paradise, and, ultimately, the drive to preserve ... More
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The history of the Everglades is a dramatic yet little known story of humanity’s attempt to conquer nature. The Swamp, told through the lives of a handful of colorful and resolute characters, explores the repeated efforts to reclaim, control and transform what was seen as a vast wasteland into an agricultural and urban paradise, and, ultimately, the drive to preserve America’s greatest wetland.

The Swamp tells the dramatic story of humanity’s attempts to conquer the Florida Everglades, one of nature’s most mysterious and unique ecosystems. Home to a profusion of plants and animals found nowhere else on the continent, the Everglades was an immense watershed covering the southern half of the Florida peninsula. In the 19th century, however, most Americans believed swamps were filled with diseases and noxious reptiles and saw them as obstacles to the nation’s progress. The idea of draining the Everglades became the goal of many entrepreneurs, politicians and salesmen who saw great potential in turning the massive wetland into a profitable enterprise.

Altering the landscape of the Everglades unleashed a torrent of unintended consequences, from catastrophic floods to brutal droughts. Told through the lives of a handful of colorful and resolute characters, from hucksters to politicians to unlikely activists, The Swamp explores the repeated efforts to transform what was seen as a vast and useless wasteland into an agricultural and urban paradise, ultimately leading to a passionate campaign to preserve America’s greatest wetland.

Producer: Randall Maclowry, Rebecca Taylor, Vanessa Ruiz
Executive Producer: Mark Samels
Production Year: 2018
Copyright Year: 2019
Rating: TV-PG
Narrator: Tim Hopper
Number of Discs: 1
Length: 120 minutes
Subtitled: Y
Subtitle Languages: English (SDH)
Language Track: English
Audio Format: 5.1 Surround
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen

3 Reviews
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Jim
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
07/18/23
Very entertaining and informative,
Review by Jim on 07/18/23 review stating Very entertaining and informative,
The entire family and friends were enthralled with this dvd.
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Rivah D.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Absolutely excellent
Review by Rivah D. on 07/17/20 review stating Absolutely excellent
My family comes from The Glades, my mother at 9 months arrived to Pahokee the day of the 28 hurricane and tells of her mother and aunts holding the doors of the house closed against the wind and rain. I remember going to visit the Seminoles in the 1950s and the pictures were so familiar.
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Mjdiver
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Great Documentary of Miami
Review by Mjdiver on 07/17/20 review stating Great Documentary of Miami
Loved it!!!!! Great documentary and historical background of Miami Florida and how the Everglades came to be a National State Park. Grew up in Miami and I loved this documentary very educational.

"MacLowry tells this twisted tale with clarity and a little mordant humor; and the film should instill hope in those fighting to protect the environment today." - The Boston Globe

"This movie was a fascinating look at the history of the Everglades and how our thoughts about the area have changed over time … definitely made this film one I would recommend everyone watch." - In Our Spare Time


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Mjdiver reviewed American Experience: The Swamp DVD
5 star rating
Great Documentary of Miami
Review by Mjdiver review stating Great Documentary of Miami
Loved it!!!!! Great documentary and historical background of Miami Florida and how the Everglades came to be a National State Park. Grew up in Miami and I loved this documentary very educational.
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Rivah D. reviewed American Experience: The Swamp DVD
5 star rating
Absolutely excellent
Review by Rivah D. review stating Absolutely excellent
My family comes from The Glades, my mother at 9 months arrived to Pahokee the day of the 28 hurricane and tells of her mother and aunts holding the doors of the house closed against the wind and rain. I remember going to visit the Seminoles in the 1950s and the pictures were so familiar.
J
Jim reviewed American Experience: The Swamp DVD
5 star rating
Very entertaining and informative,
Review by Jim review stating Very entertaining and informative,
The entire family and friends were enthralled with this dvd.

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