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  • The Johnstown Flood (1989)
  • Short | 26 min | Documentary, Short
The Johnstown Flood (1989)
Short | 26 min | Documentary, Short
On May 30, 1889 the South Fork Dam, which maintained a pleasure lake for wealthy Pittsburgh industrialists and their families, failed due to very heavy rains and poor maintenance by the dam's owners. The burst dam sent a wall of water and ...See moreOn May 30, 1889 the South Fork Dam, which maintained a pleasure lake for wealthy Pittsburgh industrialists and their families, failed due to very heavy rains and poor maintenance by the dam's owners. The burst dam sent a wall of water and debris, 40 feet high and half a mile wide, 14 miles downstream to the bustling industrial city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. More than 2000 people lost their lives in the disaster. This documentary tells the story, and tells us that the disaster was easily avoidable. Written by Martin Lewison See less
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Charles Guggenheim (written by)
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Michael Bacon
Cinematographer
Erich Roland
Editor
Catherine Shields
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