Flood in the Desert
This American Experience documentary explores the 1928 collapse of the St. Francis Dam, the second deadliest disaster in California history. It tells how the dam was built by William Mulholland, the self-taught engineer who fueled the growth of Los Angeles, and how a colossal failure sent a wall of water through the valley. The film weighs ambition, engineering, and tragedy. A gripping watch for anyone interested in disasters, engineering history, and the making of Los Angeles. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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