Earthkeeping “Sodbusters”
Identifier
F.2012-01-0036
Abstract
In this episode of the Earthkeeping series, historical parallels are drawn between westward expansion and modern practices of industrialization. John Belushi, Harold Ramis, and Joe Flaherty appear throughout the episode in a sketch by Second City.
Description
The historical approach taken in “Sodbusters” differentiates the episode from the others in Earthkeeping – the narrative draws a comparison between the pioneer mindset of westward expansion/Manifest Destiny and the sense of entitlement possessed by corporate developers in the twentieth century. How much have modern practices of resource exploitation changed since the days of John Jacob Astor and the American Fur Company?
On The Yesterday Show, Robert Trashman (John Belushi) stands up for the environment, squaring off against cowboy star Jack Crabbe (Joe Flaherty) and industrialist C. Steel Mills (Harold Ramis).
Run Time
29 min 0 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
1,000 feet
Color
Color
Sound
Optical
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Reversal Positive Print
Genre
Form
Subject
Related Collections
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Main Credits
Beall, DeWitt (is producer)
Beall, DeWitt (is director)
WTTW (Television station) (is production company)
Additional Credits
Goldsholl Design & Film Associates (is contributor)
Samler, Steven (music)
Lowenstein, Michael (is contributor)
Ross, Pepper (is contributor)
Gedwellas, Jim (is contributor)
Markle, Tom (is lighting director)
Well, Rich (sound)
Ayukawa, Kaz (is contributor)
Diamant, Ralph (is contributor)
Clasky, Ron (is editor)
Nordberg, Rod (is editor)
Beall, DeWitt (is writer)
Langenberg, Cal (is cinematographer)
Warder, Margery (is contributor)
Participants And Performers
Belushi, John (is actor)
Fisher, Jim (is actor)
O'Flaherty, Joe (is actor)
Ramis, Harold (is actor)
Rasche, David (is actor)
Ross-Leming, Eugenie (is actor)
McDermand, Dave (is narrator)
Harrison, Gordon (is interviewee)
Commoner, Barry (is interviewee)
Travers, George (is interviewee)
Cruikshank, Mark (is interviewee)
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