The Transcontinental Railroad

2003 2 hours
60/100

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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.

Released

27th January 2003

23 years ago

Runtime

2 hours

Finishes at 11:25pm

Ratings and awards

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    7/10

  • TMDb Logo

    50%

  • FilmFlow Logo

    60%

Directed by

Michael Chin, Mark Zwonitzer

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Written by

Mark Zwonitzer

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