The Rural Co-op
A documentary that follows the development of a poultry farmers' co-op in 1940s Rockingham Country, USA. The film showcases the shared investment in abattoirs, cold-storage and marketing, and explains the finances that make co-ops...
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"Director Pare Lorentz made a series of documentaries during the Great Depression, promoting Roosevelt's 'New Deal' initiatives. After WWII, the funding for such films dried up, and Lorentz only made one other film, this portrayal of a farmer's co-op. The style is very reminiscent of the propaganda/promotional documentaries of the era; stirring music, authoritative voice-over, inspiring black and white images. The film presents an enticing perspective where a socialist collective approach successfully meets capitalist, market-driven economics. This is a worthwhile historica..."
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A documentary that follows the development of a poultry farmers' co-op in 1940s Rockingham Country, USA. The film showcases the shared investment in abattoirs, cold-storage and marketing, and explains the finances that make co-ops...