American Experience: The Wright Stuff

Starring:David McCullough (II), Marion Ross
Director: Stephen Ives, Rocky Collins, Matthew Collins (III), Ben Loeterman, Mark Zwonitzer
Studio: Wgbh Boston
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
Garrison Keillor narrates the all-American story of two Midwestern boys who truly believed they could flyOrville and Wilbur Wright. While they had produced a working plane by 1903, they didn't publicly reveal their invention until five years later when Wilbur executed a perfect take-off and landing on a racetrack outside Paris. Discover little-known facts about these visionary brothers and their flying machines that changed the world.

Description

Garrison Keillor narrates the all-American story of two Midwestern boys who truly believed they could fly—Orville and Wilbur Wright. While they had produced a working plane by 1903, they didn't publicly reveal their invention until five years later when Wilbur executed a perfect take-off and landing on a racetrack outside Paris. Discover little-known facts about these visionary brothers and their flying machines that changed the world.

On one DVD5 disc. Region coding: One. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format: 4x3 full frame.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful, Poignant .......2005-05-27

This "American Experience" documentary of the Wright Brothers is superb. The assembled band of historians and family members provide matchless insights, and the rare archival footage and evocative musical score help capture this fascinating story in a way that the printed page alone simply cannot do. Even if you're familiar with the Wright Brothers you will go away from this with an even deeper appreciation and affection for these two humble but brilliant men and the era in which they lived. While at all times factual and perceptive, the "Wright Stuff" is full of humanity and subtlety. Garrison Keillor's narration is deft and utterly appropriate, and David McCullough's brief introduction gives the production added weight and impact. Great for Wright Brothers aficionados as well as those wanting to take stock in what these two great Americans achieved not so very long ago.

The Wright Stuff.......2003-12-29

Very disappointed with DVD The Wright Stuff because it said "Closed captioned" IT does NOT show closed captioned at all. A very big lie from WGBH Boston Video Company.

American Experience - The Wright Stuff: The Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Airplane

Average customer rating:

Great Documentary.

American Experience - The Wright Stuff: The Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Airplane
Starring: Marion Ross
Director: Rocky Collins , and Matthew Collins (III)
Manufacturer: Shanachie
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00006ADF0
Release Date: 2002-08-27

Customer Reviews:

Great Documentary........2003-05-16

This DVD is a great documentary outlining the Wright Brothers and their aviation acheivements. Even though I'm a New Zealander by birth (a country who has a rival aviation pioneer claim - in the name of Richard Pearce - in 1902 and 1903), it does me proud to watch this DVD and learn about these people from my adopted country who did what could well be called one of the greatest acheivements of the Human Race. Not repetitive, uses still photos well, and gives the watcher/listener a real appreciation for aviation engineering.

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