Titanic - The Complete Story
by Melissa Jo Peltier
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Actor: David McCallum, Dot Kendle, Eva Hart, Ken Marschall, Wyn WadeDirector: Melissa Jo Peltier
Producer: Melissa Jo Peltier
Writer: Melissa Jo Peltier
Producer: Craig Haffner
Producer: Donna E. Lusitana
Producer: Laura Aka
Producer: Lois Yaffee
Producer: Renee Bishop
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Black & White, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 300 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-02-26
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E Home Video
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Movie Review: Not What I Expected
Summary: 2 Stars
I was severely disappointed in the documentary of the Titanic. How could you possibly talk about the Titanic without even mentioning the Carpathia. That ship was probably the most important facet of the story. Without her there would have been more lives lost. For such a dramatic story this documentary had such an anticlimatic ending. Then I can't stand those interviews from the alleged survivors. First of all they were babies at the time so they would have no memory of this event. They probably were told stories from their mothers on what happened which would be second hand information. The writers of this documentary should have spent more time talking about the important role the Carpathia played in this event than wasting their footage on the interviews. The captain of the Carpathia was extraordinary. Some of the things he did to prepare for the survivors as well as making the ship move as fast as possible went down in history. Also another facet of the story was left out was the Californian that had made so many mistakes which cost the lives of 1500 people. Which brings up another point. The documentary never even mentioned about the lives lost, how many saved, what laws were change to prevent future maritime disasters. Instead they spent too much time on the interviews. If you want to view an accurate account of this disaster buy "A Night To Remember" because on the DVD is an illustrated version and they explain everything that happened without stupid interviews.
Summary of Titanic - The Complete Story
Of all the many documentaries that have been made about the Titanic disaster, this two-part, 192-minute film, produced in 1994 for the Arts & Entertainment network, remains the most thorough, authoritative, and fascinating chronicle of the Titanic tragedy. Written, produced, and directed by Melissa Jo Peltier and elegantly narrated by actor David McCallum, the film utilizes thorough research, archival films and documents, and expert testimony to span the entire history of the legendary S.S. Titanic. From blueprint design and construction in Ireland, to the ill-fated maiden voyage and the lasting legacy of Titanic's fateful sinking, no detail has been neglected in the film's meticulous description of events. Part 1, "The Death of a Dream," builds dramatic momentum to the ship's collision with an iceberg in the freezing North Atlantic, including detailed accounts of the agonizing two-hour sinking and the rescue of survivors. Part 2, "The Legend Lives On," explores the investigation into Titanic's sinking, the impact on later ship design and the dramatic rediscovery of Titanic's ghostly remains on the ocean floor. Parts 1 and 2 include abundant interviews with such noted Titanic authorities as Don Lynch and Ken Marschall (consultants on the blockbuster movie Titanic), and several Titanic survivors who have since passed away. The cumulative effect of this detailed film is a complete appreciation for the sheer irony, drama, and magnitude of the Titanic disaster. The James Cameron film was certainly entertaining, but this superior documentary proves that truth can be every bit as absorbing as fictionalized history. It's an essential addition to any Titanic buff's library. --Jeff ShannonDocumentary DVD Video
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