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Prairie Fire

197730mRob Nilsson,John Hanson

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The first segment of what would eventually be the Prairie Trilogy, about veteran North Dakota poet and socialist organizer Henry Martinson, who fought against economic exploitation. Martinson recounts the 1916 birth of the Socialist Nonpartisan League, his narrative accompanied by images shot by Nilsson’s own grandfather, Frithjof Holmboe.

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What is Prairie Fire (1977) about?

The first segment of what would eventually be the Prairie Trilogy, about veteran North Dakota poet and socialist organizer Henry Martinson, who fought against economic exploitation. Martinson recounts the 1916 birth of the Socialist Nonpartisan League, his narrative accompanied by images shot by Nilsson’s own grandfather, Frithjof Holmboe.

Who stars in Prairie Fire?

Prairie Fire stars Henry Martinson (Narrator (voice)), Eugene Corr (Self - Speaker (voice) (as Gene Corr)), Dan Leegant (Self - Speaker (voice)). The film was directed by Rob Nilsson.

How long is Prairie Fire?

Prairie Fire has a runtime of 30 min and premiered in 1977.

Where can I watch Prairie Fire?

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