Monstrum: Mothman
In this episode, Dr. Zarka travels to Point Pleasant, WV to research the complicated history of the flying creature known as the Mothman. Newspapers gave the winged, red-eyed creature its name after it was spotted on November 15, 1966. Thirteen months later, the Silver Bridge collapsed, and many locals blamed this incident on the Mothman. Part of the "Monstrum" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 22 minutes 23 seconds
- Topic: Arts, Literature
- Subtopic: Folklore, Mythology, Storytelling
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Monstrum
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