American Experience: Panama Canal

Stephen Ives

Overview

This reflective documentary from the Public Broadcasting Company explores the history of the Panama Canal, a project completed in 1914, revolutionizing the world of travel, trade, and industry, by allowing ships traveling from one U.S. coast to another to pass underneath Central America - instead of circumnavigating the Southernmost tip of South America.

Product Details

Release Date:	02/08/2011
UPC:	0841887013970
Original Release:	2011
Rating:	NR
Source:	Pbs (Direct)
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:30:00
Sales rank:	46,895

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Michael Murphy	Narrator
Peter Rundquist	Composer

Technical Credits

Michelle Ferrari

Stephen Ives	Producer
Amanda Pollak	Producer
Mark Samels	Executive Producer
Sharon Grimberg	Producer
Michelle Ferrari	Screenwriter

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- American Experience: Panama Canal
1. Wonder of the Modern World [9:37]
2. The Republic of Panama [7:33]
3. Challenges Breaking Ground [7:14]
4. John Stevens [9:36]
5. Recruiting Workers [6:54]
6. Mosquito Eradication [8:16]
7. Roosevelt Visits Panama [9:38]
8. The Culebra Cut [10:19]
9. Finishing the Canal [11:34]
10. Credits [2:48]

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