America 1900
“A Year in the Life of America at the Dawn of the 20th Century”
Synopsis
America 1900 presents a comprehensive picture of what life was like in the United States at the turn of the century. Both the program and the site offer compelling images, information, and documents about American life. Students will be able to grasp historical concepts and issues through the stories of ordinary people across the country. Diverse voices and faces will help expand students' knowledge and understanding of the time period and how it relates to our lives today. The program also explores key themes such as the impact of technology, the rise of racism, immigration and the search for a national identity, and the rise of America as a world power. A film by David Grubin Productions, Inc. Produced and directed by David Grubin. Written by Judy Crichton and David Grubin.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Grubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Judy Crichton, David Grubin
- Original Title
- America 1900
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- David Grubin Productions, WGBH Educational Foundation (US)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Grubin
Judy Crichton, David Grubin
David Grubin
Department Leadership Roster
David Grubin
Producer
Judy Crichton
Writer
David Grubin
Writer
David Grubin
Director
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What is America 1900 about?
America 1900 presents a comprehensive picture of what life was like in the United States at the turn of the century. Both the program and the site offer compelling images, information, and documents about American life. Students will be able to grasp historical concepts and issues through the stories of ordinary people across the country. Diverse voices and faces will help expand students' knowledge and understanding of the time period and how it relates to our lives today. The program also explores key themes such as the impact of technology, the rise of racism, immigration and the search for a national identity, and the rise of America as a world power. A film by David Grubin Productions, Inc. Produced and directed by David Grubin. Written by Judy Crichton and David Grubin.
Who directed America 1900?
America 1900 was directed by David Grubin.
Who stars in America 1900?
The principal cast of America 1900 includes David McCullough.
When was America 1900 released and how long is it?
America 1900 was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.