The Transcontinental Railroad
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Documentary filmmakers offer a fascinating look at one of the most spectacular engineering feats of the 19th Century as the story of the Transcontinental Railroad comes to life in a film that's sure to appeal to historians and railroad enthusiasts alike. As legions of tireless workers toiled for six years to realize the vision of shady entrepreneurs and imaginative engineers, the remarkable railway dream slowly became a reality. But not everyone was so pleased with the remarkable achievement. Despite the devastating effect that the tremendous transportation breakthrough would have on the Native American population, the lasting impact of the Transcontinental Railroad on the politics and culture of a rapidly expanding country would forever mark it as an invaluable component of the American success story.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2003-01-27
Runtime: 120 mins
Director: Michael Chin, Mark Zwonitzer
Writer: Mark Zwonitzer
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary, History
Original title: The Transcontinental Railroad
Production Companies: PBS
Production Countries: United States of America
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