NOVA: A Man, a Plan, a Canal - Panama
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781593751692
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 1593751699
Label: WGBH Boston
Manufacturer: WGBH Boston
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: WGBH Boston
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 29, 2004
Running Time: 60 minutes
Sales Rank: 12426
Studio: WGBH Boston
Theatrical Release Date: 1987
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Editorial Review:
Description:
A 30-year dream. A 50-mile shortcut. A timeless achievement.
A 50-mile shortcut to the Pacific lying just north of the equator is one of the most extraordinary human achievements ever. The building of the Panama Canal was a massive feat of engineering and ingenuity that cost millions of dollars and thousands of lives. NOVA offers a unique opportunity to explore the mind-boggling undertaking through historic film footage, rare archival photographs and insightful narration from author David McCullough.
Get an unprecedented look at the Canal's dangerous 30-year construction and wondrous present-day operation. Meet the persevering pioneers whose vision and determination overcame tremendous physical—and fiscal—obstacles. Understand why France abandoned the project after ten years and 20,000 deaths. Work alongside the builders who turned a fantastic dream into a fascinating reality. See immense steamshovels carve the earth. View the amazing 'water elevators' that lift huge vessels 85 feet. Watch high-speed photography capture a lock passage. And much more!
On one DVD5 disc. Region coding: All regions. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format: 4 x 3 full frame.
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- first rate!This was informative and exciting; it added the dimension I had missed from listening to the audiobook ... Read More
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- Panama CanalI have used this film for many years in my history classes. It is based on the book by McCollugh "The ... Read More
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- A better command of the English languageI was interested in purchasing a "complete" history of the construction of the Panama Canal [video & ... Read More
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- Building of Panama CanalUnderstanding how the Panama Canal was built. who started the building, the workers who help built the canal, ... Read More
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- Wonderful picturesThis DVD gives a good historical overview with breathtaking historic pictures and movies. A little bit more information ... Read More
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