The Spirit of Pittsburgh
“A new film celebrating the transformation of a city”
Synopsis
THE SPIRIT OF PITTSBURGH celebrates the human achievement of a city's continuing Renaissance. It is the heroic story of how Pittsburgh, once plagued by industrial pollution and urban blight, was transformed in just 40 years to what it is today. It is a story told by people who were intimately involved in its change - scientists, politicians, teachers, construction workers, business and community leaders. Unique archival footage dramatically portrays Pittsburgh's past; stunning photography captures the city today - from its hills, bridges and rivers to the medical, educational and artistic communities in its mosaic of neighborhoods. This is Pittsburgh, a place whose people take pride in their heritage and in their ever-changing home. THE SPIRIT OF PITTSBURGH was commissioned by The Pittsburgh Foundation of Dollar Bank. Look for this remarkable film at its permanent home in the Renaissance Theatre of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Argentine
- Original Title
- The Spirit of Pittsburgh
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- WQED
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Argentine
Gary Hines
Peter Argentine, Thomas Skinner
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Argentine
Producer
Peter Argentine
Writer
Gary Hines
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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1989
1989
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What is The Spirit of Pittsburgh about?
THE SPIRIT OF PITTSBURGH celebrates the human achievement of a city's continuing Renaissance. It is the heroic story of how Pittsburgh, once plagued by industrial pollution and urban blight, was transformed in just 40 years to what it is today. It is a story told by people who were intimately involved in its change - scientists, politicians, teachers, construction workers, business and community leaders. Unique archival footage dramatically portrays Pittsburgh's past; stunning photography captures the city today - from its hills, bridges and rivers to the medical, educational and artistic communities in its mosaic of neighborhoods. This is Pittsburgh, a place whose people take pride in their heritage and in their ever-changing home. THE SPIRIT OF PITTSBURGH was commissioned by The Pittsburgh Foundation of Dollar Bank. Look for this remarkable film at its permanent home in the Renaissance Theatre of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Who directed The Spirit of Pittsburgh?
The Spirit of Pittsburgh was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Spirit of Pittsburgh?
The principal cast of The Spirit of Pittsburgh includes Fritz Weaver.
When was The Spirit of Pittsburgh released and how long is it?
The Spirit of Pittsburgh was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spirit of Pittsburgh?
The Spirit of Pittsburgh holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).