Pbs Learning Media: Migrant Mother: Dorothea Lange

Dorothea Lange's iconic Migrant Mother photograph, taken during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, is highlighted in this video [3:28] segment from the American Masters film Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning. It uncovers Lange's thoughts and processes around shooting this image, provides cultural and historical context, and illustrates the longevity of its impact. Teaching materials are included.