Transforming a Valley: The Power and Legacy of the TVA
This documentary explores the history of the Tennessee Valley Authority, with a focus on its first major project, Norris Dam. Established in 1933 under President Roosevelt, the TVA was given a sweeping mandate: to harness the power of nature, generate affordable energy, and bring lasting prosperity to the Tennessee Valley, a region the size of Great Britain that had been devastated by the Great Depression. Several individuals share how the TVA transformed lives across the region for the better.