60 miles west of Minneapolis, a farming community faces the crisis of overproduction in the mid-1980s, revealing frustration and apprehension among its members.
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60 miles west of Minneapolis, a farming community faces the crisis of overproduction in the mid-1980s, revealing frustration and apprehension among its members.
Synopsis
Glencoe, Minnesota, is the focus of Louis Malle's 1985 documentary, which captures the struggles of a farming community. Filmed in 1979, the original footage shows life in better times. Malle returned in 1985 to find residents facing the crisis of overproduction in agriculture. Interviews reveal their frustration and anxiety about the future. The film reflects on the changing dynamics of rural life during a challenging period for American farmers.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of overproduction on farmers in Glencoe.
- Meet the community members facing economic challenges.
- Find out about the folklore of America as 'God's country.'
Did You Know
- Louis Malle filmed original footage in Glencoe, Minnesota, in 1979.
- The film was completed in 1985 after a six-year hiatus.
- Glencoe is located 60 miles west of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- The film is available on DVD from the Criterion Collection.
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Who directed the documentary God's Country?
God's Country was directed by Louis Malle.
What year was God's Country released?
God's Country was released in 1985.
What was the main focus of the documentary God's Country?
The documentary focuses on a farming community in Glencoe, Minnesota, and its reaction to the mid-eighties crisis of overproduction.
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