America, Lost and Found is a 1979 documentary film essay directed by Lance Bird and Tom Johnson.
Summary
Made entirely out of newsreels and archival footage, the film summarizes the history of America from the Great Depression to the start of WWII (including the Hindenburg disaster).
Cast
- Pat Hingle - narrator
See also
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? - the 1975 documentary similar in content and structure
- The World of Tomorrow - the 1984 documentary about the 1939 World's Fair
- Stand Up and Cheer! - 1934 film musical featured in the documentary
References
- Canby, Vincent (7 March 1984). "Screen: 'the World of Tomorrow' - The New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- "America Lost and Found - Where to Watch and Stream". TV Guide. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- "America Lost and Found (1980) - Lance Bird | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related". AllMovie. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- "America Lost and Found (1979) directed by Lance Bird, Tom Johnson • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd". letterboxd.com. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- "America Lost and Found - Full Frame Documentary Film Festival". fullframefest.org. Retrieved 2024-03-27.