directed by: John Ford, year: 1940
actors: Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, Charley Grapewin, Dorris Bowdon

The Grapes of Wrath is a powerful drama film based on John Steinbeck's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Set during the Great Depression, it follows the Joad family as they are forced off their land in Oklahoma and journey to California in search of a better life. The film focuses on themes of economic hardship, social injustice, and the struggle for survival, highlighting the plight of migrant workers and the importance of labor rights. The story is both a personal and political exploration of resilience and hope.

Drama, Historical, Labor Rights, Great Depression, Migration