The Great Flood
Synopsis
The Mississippi River Flood of 1927 was the most destructive river flood in American history. In the spring of 1927, the river broke out of its banks in 145 places and inundated 27,000 square miles to a depth of up to 30 feet. Part of it enduring legacy was the mass exodus of displaced sharecroppers. Musically, the Great Migration of rural southern blacks to Northern cities saw the Delta Blues electrified and reinterpreted as the Chicago Blues, Rhythm and Blues, and Rock and Roll. Using minimal text and no spoken dialog, filmmaker Bill Morrison and composer - guitarist Bill Frisell have created a powerful portrait of a seminal moment in American history through a collection of silent images matched to a searing original soundtrack.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Morrison
- Original Score
- Bill Frisell
- Original Title
- The Great Flood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Morrison
Bill Frisell
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Morrison
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Great Flood.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Flood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Flood about?
The Mississippi River Flood of 1927 was the most destructive river flood in American history. In the spring of 1927, the river broke out of its banks in 145 places and inundated 27,000 square miles to a depth of up to 30 feet. Part of it enduring legacy was the mass exodus of displaced sharecroppers. Musically, the Great Migration of rural southern blacks to Northern cities saw the Delta Blues electrified and reinterpreted as the Chicago Blues, Rhythm and Blues, and Rock and Roll. Using minimal text and no spoken dialog, filmmaker Bill Morrison and composer - guitarist Bill Frisell have created a powerful portrait of a seminal moment in American history through a collection of silent images matched to a searing original soundtrack.
Who directed The Great Flood?
The Great Flood was directed by Bill Morrison.
Who stars in The Great Flood?
The principal cast of The Great Flood includes Not specified.
When was The Great Flood released and how long is it?
The Great Flood was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Flood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Flood was composed by Bill Frisell.