The vastness of this magnificent event is well represented here. However, if viewed all at once, could be a bit wearisome toward the end. Get the DVD, then watch it in halves.
Expo: Magic of the White City (2005)
Runtime: 1 hr 56 mins
Synopsis: The World's Fair is always a huge event on the global calender, so fans will be delighted to know that they can now experience the 1893 happening in the comfort of their own homes! Narrated by Gene Wilder, this fascinating reconstruction of the event, which took place in Chicago, offers a look at... The World's Fair is always a huge event on the global calender, so fans will be delighted to know that they can now experience the 1893 happening in the comfort of their own homes! Narrated by Gene Wilder, this fascinating reconstruction of the event, which took place in Chicago, offers a look at many of the innovations that sprung forth in science and technology in this pivotal year for both fields. Millions of visitors witnessed new products such as the Ferris Wheel and Cracker Jack, while the festivities also extended to include simple pleasures such as belly dancing and plenty of alcohol consumption. EXPO: MAGIC OF THE CITY is a stunning reconstruction of the 1893 event, with the cutting-edge technology used in its production appropriately keeping within the spirit of innovation that the World's Fair has become known for. [More]
Genre: Education/General Interest
DVD Info
Release:
Jan 9, 2006
DVD Features:
- Region 0
- Keep Case
- Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound - English
Additional Release Material:
- Audio Commentary - 1. David Cope - World Fair Historian
- 2. Special Features Audio Commentary by Mark Bussler - Director
- Deleted Scenes
- Trailers
- Featurettes - "Making the Fair"
Text/Photo Galleries:
- Image Galleries - 1. "Art of the Fair"
- 2. "Pictures of the Fair"
- Storyboards
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Despite its focus on an important event and a fascinating moment in time, this film, with its old-school production values and tedious exposition, is a snore.
Takes viewers to a place of wonderment that, for all our modern advances, we cannot return to...
This enlightening and entertaining documentary makes us feel we've actually attended the incredible 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
