God's Country (1985)

11/27/1985 (US) • 1h 35m

Documentary, TV Movie

Overview

In 1979, Louis Malle films the thriving lives of a Minnesota farming community, but returns six years later to document its drastic economic decline, offering a poignant look at the impact of political changes.

Top Billed Cast

Louis Malle

Narrator (voice)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

small town

1970s

minnesota

ronald reagan

slice of life

american culture

farmer

foreclosure

farming community

1980s

american midwest

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