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PBS Nova: A Man, A Plan, A Canal Panama (1987) DVDRip XviD MP3

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A Man, a Plan, a Canal - Panama - 1987 - Nova/WBGH, Boston

A 30-year dream. A 50-mile shortcut. A timeless achievement.

Director: Carl Carlson
Runtime: 54 minutes
Narrator: David McCullough

A 50-mile shortcut to the Pacific lying just north of the equator is
one of the most extraordinary human achievements ever. The building of
the Panama Canal was a massive feat of engineering and ingenuity that
cost millions of dollars and thousands of lives. NOVA offers a unique
opportunity to explore the mind-boggling undertaking through historic
film footage, rare archival photographs and insightful narration from
author David McCullough.

Get an unprecedented look at the Canal's dangerous 30-year construction
and wondrous present-day operation. Meet the persevering pioneers whose
vision and determination overcame tremendous physical - and fiscal -
obstacles. Understand why France abandoned the project after ten years
and 20,000 deaths. Work alongside the builders who turned a fantastic
dream into a fascinating reality. See immense steamshovels carve the
earth. View the amazing "water elevators" that lift huge vessels 85
feet. Watch high-speed photography capture a lock passage. And much more!

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Video ... XviD (MPEG-4V) 29.970 fps
Avg. Bitrate ... 1682 Kbps
Bits/(P*F) ... 0.286
Resolution ... 512x384 (1.33:1 AR)
Audio ... MP3 48.0 KHz 118 Kbps VBR 2 channel
Language ... English
Subtitles ... None

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