Fine performances and gorgeous cinematography. Some powerful moments offset by others in which the heavy hand of polemics destroys the credibility of the scene. Illustrates the casual generosity of people sharing hard times contrasted with the casual cruelty and brutality of those in positions of authority (who have an apparent fear of losing their precarious stability and relative prosperity driving much of the cruelty and brutality).

It’s a beautiful film to watch with especially strong performances especially from John Carradine, Jane Darwell, and Henry Fonda.