Pbs Learning Media: American Masters: The American Dream in the Grapes of Wrath

In this video [3:06] from the American Masters film Novel Reflections on the American Dream, see the quest for the American dream as depicted in John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath." Follow the Joad family as they search for work and humanity in the depths of the Great Depression. Book excerpts paired with photographic reenactments and expert commentary help tell the story. Teaching tips, handouts, and discussion questions are included.