Migrant Mother: Dorothea Lange | American Masters

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American Masters Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning Dorothea Lange Migrant Mother documentary photography photography Dust Bowl Great Depression Depression United States U.S. history us history history American history social studies ushist22 WNET
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History-Social Science The Arts
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Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Migrant Mother: Dorothea Lange | American Masters

Learn about Dorothea Lange’s iconic Migrant Mother photograph, taken during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, in this video segment from the American Masters film Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning. It uncovers Lange’s thoughts and processes around shooting this image, provides cultural and historical context, and illustrates the longevity of its impact.
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PBS Learning Media

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