1960: "Harvest of Shame"

This is the original 1960 CBS broadcast of Harvest of Shame, one of the most influential documentaries ever made. Reporter Edward R. Murrow exposes the grinding poverty and hardship endured by America's migrant farm workers, the people who picked the nation's food yet lived on its margins. Filmed with unflinching honesty, it shocked audiences and helped spark debate about labour and dignity. Watching it today offers a powerful window into both a bygone era and a struggle that still resonates. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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