America, Lost and Found explained

America, Lost and Found is a 1979 documentary film essay directed by Lance Bird and Tom Johnson.^[1]

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).^{[2] [3] [4]}

Cast

• Pat Hingle - narrator^[5]

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

External links

• America Lost and Found on YouTube
• America Lost and Found at IMDb

Notes and References

1. News: Screen: 'the World of Tomorrow' - The New York Times. The New York Times . 7 March 1984 . 2024-03-27 . Canby . Vincent .
2. Web site: America Lost and Found - Where to Watch and Stream. TV Guide. 2024-03-27.
3. Web site: America Lost and Found (1980) - Lance Bird Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related. AllMovie. 2024-03-27.
4. Web site: ‎America Lost and Found (1979) directed by Lance Bird, Tom Johnson • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd. letterboxd.com. 2024-03-27.
5. Web site: America Lost and Found - Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. fullframefest.org. 2024-03-27.