Forgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam
(Forgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam)
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Original Title : Forgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam
Time : 74 Min
Genre : Documentary
Project Type : Movie
Year of release : 2018
Director : Jesse Cash
Writer : Jesse Cash
Producer : No data available
Project State : completed
Origin Country/Region : United States
Original Language : English
About : Forgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam tells the tale of the largest man-made disaster of the 20th century. This tragedy has now been largely lost to history. This movie is a journey through the early history of Los Angeles ...See moreForgotten Tragedy: The Story of the St. Francis Dam tells the tale of the largest man-made disaster of the 20th century. This tragedy has now been largely lost to history. This movie is a journey through the early history of Los Angeles and the city's water needs. This ever growing demand led to larger and larger projects, and eventually to tragedy. The film discusses the history of the tragedy, the role of William Mulholland in the disaster and the city's water development, and how the lessons of the tragedy reflect on our current infrastructure needs today. Written by Jesse Cash See less Read more: Plot summary