Millowner Lem Bassett uses his foreman, Dave Trask, whose power among the people in the neighborhood is great, to obtain their land so that he can build a bigger dam for water power, flooding the lands above it. One of these people finds that Bassett has tricked him, and he demands recompense.
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George Irving
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"body { background-color: black; color: white; } p { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; } span { color: #C2410C; } a { color: #EAB308; } strong { color: #0E7490; }FloodgatesFloodgates is a cinematic exploration of the intricate power dynamics and ethical dilemmas that unfold in a small American town. Directed with a keen eye for detail, the film delves into the multifaceted relationship between millowner Lem Bassett and his foreman, Dave Trask, as Trask navigates the complex web of local politics an..."
Lillian Case Russell
United States
