6.5Released

Westinghouse: The Life and Times of an American Icon

Name: Westinghouse: The Life and Times of an American Icon
Director: Mark Bussler
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2008-04-08T00:00:00.000000Z
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Carol Lee Espy, Edward J. Reis

20081h 52mDocumentary

Overview

American engineer George Westinghouse revolutionized the American electricity system in the late 1880s with his endorsement of AC power distribution. This historical documentary chronicles Westinghouse's legendary rivalry with Thomas Edison and the birth of his many inventions, including the rail-road air brake.