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A Man, A Plan, A Canal: Panama [VHS]

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this video does an excellent job of showing the history of the canal from the earliest french involvement, and eventual failure, to the intervention of teddy roosevelt and the american inginuity, skill and force of will that made the canal a reality. an excellent watch for anyone interested in american history, foreign policy, or science and technology. a must for educators!

David McCullough's 1987 documentary about the politics, acts of God and obstacles that were overcome to construct the Panama Canal is a reminder of what an amazing achievment this was. As a new century begins, and on the heels of the U.S. turning day-to-day control of the canal over to Panama, this is a good time to catch up the history of the canal.

This piece is as good an hour as Nova has ever produced and McCullough's story telling and narration are perfect.

I saw this video onboard the sailboat Le Ponant just prior to entering the Panama Canal. The video was incredible and allowed each of us to better understand the magnitude and complexity of the project. David McCullough does a fantastic job of commentary.

This video, narrated by David McCullough, is beautifully done! Hats off to NOVA for a first-rate job. Mr. McCullough, having written the book, "The Path Between the Seas", along with his storytelling ways, was the perfect choice to narrate this documentary. It informs, enlightens, and entertains. MUST VIEWING for anyone truly interested in the building of this engineering wonder!

I saw this video on a cruise through the Panama Canal. Going through the canal after seeing this video, I could imagine so vividly the experiences of the workers that labored in the oppressive tropical heat under the threat of construction dangers and disease. This film made the experience much more human.