Monument to the Dream
Synopsis
Documents the evolution of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Arch from concept drawings, to fabrication of its stainless steel sections, to assembly and completion. Innovative structural techniques and brilliant design show why this avant-garde monument is among the greatest civil engineering achievements of the twentieth century. Oscar Nominee: Best Documentary Short
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Release History & Theatrical Window
KSD-TV - local broadcast
Festival / Special Debut
September 15, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Guggenheim, L.T. Iglehart, Jr
- Screenplay & Story
- L.T. Iglehart, Jr
- Original Score
- Robert Wykes
- Original Title
- Monument to the Dream
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Guggenheim Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Guggenheim, L.T. Iglehart, Jr
L.T. Iglehart, Jr
Robert Wykes
Pierre Vacho
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Guggenheim
Director
Pierre Vacho
Editor
L.T. Iglehart, Jr
Director
L.T. Iglehart, Jr
Writer
Robert Wykes
Original Music Composer
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What is Monument to the Dream about?
Documents the evolution of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Arch from concept drawings, to fabrication of its stainless steel sections, to assembly and completion. Innovative structural techniques and brilliant design show why this avant-garde monument is among the greatest civil engineering achievements of the twentieth century. Oscar Nominee: Best Documentary Short
Who directed Monument to the Dream?
Monument to the Dream was directed by Charles Guggenheim, L.T. Iglehart, Jr.
Who stars in Monument to the Dream?
The principal cast of Monument to the Dream includes Paul Richards.
When was Monument to the Dream released and how long is it?
Monument to the Dream was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Monument to the Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monument to the Dream was composed by Robert Wykes.