When the World Breaks | Great Depression | Survivor Stories | Terrible Incident

When the World Breaks - It is a film about creativity and survival during the Great Depression of the 1930s, with striking parallels to today. Depression-era life and art come alive with rare film clips and personal stories from survivors.Show more

When the World Breaks (2010)
Director: Hans Fjellestad
Writers: Hans Fjellestad, Joe Mundo, Jason Sallee
Stars: Buzz Aldrin, Andrew Alozie, Kaine Alozie
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States
Language: English
Release Date: February 24, 2010 (United States)
Filming Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Synopsis:
In 1929 the world was launched into the darkest time in modern economic history. That same year, Ernest Hemingway wrote: "The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places." "When the World Breaks" is a film about creativity and survival during the Great Depression of the 1930s, with striking parallels to current times. Depression-era life and art come alive with rare film clips and personal stories from survivors like Ray Bradbury, Jerry Stiller, Buzz Aldrin and Phyllis Diller to take us beyond the bread lines and dust bowls into a vibrant cinematic portrait of this formative decade in American history.

Reviews:
"I'm always on the lookout for movies documenting the Great Depression. Most of the highest quality films I've seen have received some attention, reviews, or major publicity to give me a heads up that they exist. But this one seems to have slipped under the radar - and I'm not sure why. I was mesmerized by the personal recollections from a variety of well known figures such as Buzz Aldrin, Ray Bradbury, Jerry Stiller, and Mickey Rooney - along with many others. They brought the era to life and also revealed how such turbulent and painful years permanently affected their lives, often shaping their careers.

The title of the film comes from an Ernest Hemingway quote: "The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places." Many, but of course not all, as Stiller reveals in a particular moving account of a man he knew who ran a newstand and the turn of events which shocked Stiller. He seemed near tears when recalling that incident. Others remembered equally compelling moments.

In addition to personal recollections there are some vivid film clips (some rare) as well as a look at the art and industries which arose during and after the Depression years. I was shocked to learn that one wonderfully vivid wall mural was later covered with a solid coat of paint to conceal images which revealed the reality of the Depression, apparently too dark and harsh for some administrators. Thankfully, this work is restored and a portion of the film is devoted to that process and the reactions when the mural is again on public display.

One criticism: I did find the transition from the Depression years to the current economy to be a bit awkward and jarring. It just wasn't quite seamless and natural.

But our entire family was still very moved by this documentary and the youngest son gained a new understanding of the Depression's impact on U.S. history. The film not only focuses on some very dark incidents but serves as a reminder of resilience and survival. Highly recommended!

Some of the participants include: Phyllis Diller, Ray Bradbury, Art Linkletter, Hugh Downs, Buzz Aldrin, Jesse Jackson, Jack LaLanne, Monty Hall. The director of the film, Hans Fjellestad, also created other documentaries, including Moog, The Heart is a Drum Machine, and Sunset Strip. The Heart is a Drum Machine has received the most acclaim and is next on my list of "must see" documentaries.

I'm eager to read reactions from other viewers of When the World Breaks as well as insight about why this film received little acclaim. Am I missing something?"
- written by "Kcorn" on Amazon.com

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