Title:
American genius / produced by Stephen David Entertainment for the National Geographic Channels.
ISBN:
9781426349195
Publication Information:
Washington, DC : National Geographic, [2015]
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Title from web page and container.
Widescreen.
DVD; region 1; widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Contents:
Disc 1. Jobs vs. Gates ; Wright Brothers vs. Curtiss ; Farnsworth vs. Sarnoff -- disc 2. Hearst vs. Pulitzer ; Space Race ; Colt vs. Wesson ; Oppenheimer vs. Heisenberg ; Edison vs. Tesla.
Summary:
The eight-part docudrama, reveals the competitive forces behind history's most remarkable races for innovation. From Steve Jobs vs. Bill Gates to the Wright Brothers vs. Glen Curtiss, explores the rivalries, delving into the fierce power struggles, deceit, fluke timing and raw ambition out of which innovation was born. Bold reenactments are woven together with expert interviews to shed new perspective on the backstories of innovation that have shaped our world.
Language Note:
English dialogue; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Audience:
Rating: TVPG.
Performer:
John S. Howell, Benjamin Loeh, Johnna Leary.
OCLC Number:
ocn919095480
Availability:
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