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The Grain That Built a Hemisphere

The Grain That Built a Hemisphere

19435.30h 11mNR

Overview

This animated documentary outlines the history and importance of corn in North America.

Directed by Bill Justice
Produced by Walt Disney
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Themes & Keywords

maya civilizationworld war iiwartimeeducationalcornshort filmpsa

About The Grain That Built a Hemisphere

The Grain That Built a Hemisphere is a documentary, animation film released in 1943 exploring themes of maya civilization, world war ii, wartime, educational, corn, short film. Directed by Bill Justice, This animated documentary outlines the history and importance of corn in North America.

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