The Gateway Arch [videorecording] : a reflection of America / Civil Pictures presents a film by Scott Huegerich & Bob Miano ; a production of Civil Pictures, Inc. ; produced and directed by Scott Huegerich & Bob Miano ; writers, Harper Barnes ... [et al.].

1568392931 9781568392931
9781568392936

[Harrington Park, N.J.] : Janson Media [distributor], [2007]

English

1 videodisc (60 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

646032034998

TA660.A7 G377 2007

917.7866
977.866

20349 Janson Media

A documentary that chronicles the history of westward expansion and the construction of the largest stainless steel structure ever built, the Gateway Arch. Featured are newly discovered construction footage, rare photographs of westward expansion and early conceptual drawings by architect Eero Saarinen. Dozens of interviews include World Trade Center Master Plan architect Daniel Libeskind and architecture critic Jayne Merkel, along with the workers who built the monument that some said was impossible to build.

Originally produced in 2006.
Special features: The city of mighty rivers ; The fur traders ; The struggles of going West ; Life in a sod house ; Eero Saarinen ; The doubters ; Safety net ; Construction stories ; William Gass excerpts ; Daniel Libeskind excerpts ; Additional information.
Narrated by Kevin Kline.

Director of photography, Doug Hastings ; editor, Scott Huegerich; music, Tim Janis ; visual consultant, Duane Sneddeker.

Not rated.

DVD, widescreen; Dolby Digital.

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