The Old Quabbin Valley

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    The Old Quabbin ValleyEnglish (original)zum Film
    Synopsis
    In the 1930´s, the massive Quabbin Reservoir was built to meet Boston´s water needs. At that time it was the largest man-made pure-water reservoir in the world, requiring the inundation of four towns and six villages, and the disinterment of 7,500 graves. This provocative film traces the history of Boston´s water supply and, more broadly, raises a range of moral and political questions about the use of America´s water resources.
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    American History
    Boston
    Environment
    Water
    Engineering
    Wilderness
    Runtime (in min.):30
    Color:color
    Format:16mm
    Year Of Production:1982
    Awards: 
    Festivals & Award CeremonyYearStatusAward
    American Film FestivalwonBlue Ribbon
    Companies & Organizations
    Production Company:

    Florentine Films

    Filmmakers
    Directing:

    Lawrence Hott

    Keywords
    American History; Boston; Environment; Water; Engineering; Wilderness; Nature
    Categories
    History, North American History : USA & Canada, US American Society, Economics, Companies & Finances, Utilities, Nature, Environment & Ecology, Rivers, Lakes & other Waters, Nature & Man, Energy & Resources