The Numbers Start with the River

The Numbers Start with the River (1971)

January 1st, 19710h 15min

Documentary
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Overview

The Numbers Start with the River is a 1971 American short documentary film about small-town life in Iowa. Produced by Donald Wrye for the United States Information Agency, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.


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