Transcontinental railroad [(DVD) videorecording] / a Hidden Hill Productions film for American Experience ; written and produced by Mark Zwonitzer ; directed by Mark Zwonitzer and Michael Chin.
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
System Details
DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital stereo.
Note
Documentary.
Title from container.
Special features: PDF Teacher's guide.
For specific features see interactive menu.
Language
Closed-captioned.
Performer
Narrated by Michael Murphy.
Summary
Go behind-the-scenes of one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century: the building of a transcontinental railroad across the United States. Completed in six years by entrepreneurs, brilliant engineers, and legions of dedicated workers.