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Westinghouse
by 
Mark Bussler
Carol Lee Espy
Edward J. Reis
William H. Terbo
  
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Publisher: Inecom Entertainment Company
Subject(s):  Biography & Autobiography
Language(s):  English
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File size:   581779 KB
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Release date:   Mar 11, 2009

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"Westinghouse" is a feature-length documentary about the life and times of George Westinghouse, his companies, legacy, personality, partnership with Nikola Tesla and conflict with Thomas Edison.

"Westinghouse" is a feature-length documentary about the life and times of George Westinghouse, his companies, legacy, personality, partnership with Nikola Tesla and conflict with Thomas Edison.George Westinghouse is considered America's greatest industrialist and the only man who would go up against Thomas Edison, and win. His victory over Edison during the Battle of the Currents set the stage for the entire future of electric power. The Westinghouse air brake is considered one of the most important inventions in history. Automobile shock absorbers, railroad signaling and the modern day weekend all owe their existence to the man who Andrew Carnegie called “A genius who can't be downed.”Westinghouse may be most famous for the massive companies that he created, but the man called “Uncle George” was a reserved, creative giant who went out of his way to treat his workforce with dignity and respect. He was an honest millionaire in the days of robber barons, an optimist in the days of skeptics and a generous CEO from whom today's executives can learn. "Westinghouse" is narrated by Emmy award winner Carol Lee Espy who is a TV/radio host for KDKA Radio, which was the first commercial radio station in the country which was owned by Westinghouse. She is also a singer, songwriter, and producer whose voice can be heard on national PBS productions. The film includes interviews with the following:- Edward J. Reis, Executive Director, George Westinghouse Museum (1998-2007) - William H. Terbo, Grandnephew of Nikola Tesla and Executive Secretary of the Tesla Memorial Society, Inc.- Quentin R. Skrabec, Jr., PhD, Author, "George Westinghouse: Gentle Genius"

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Reviews

Ed Hulse, Video Business...
"This absorbing documentary is a must-see."
 

About the Author

Mark Bussler's credits include "Westinghouse" narrated by Carol Lee Espy, "EXPO - Magic of the White City" narrated by Gene Wilder, "World War 1 - American Legacy" narrated by David Carradine, "Horses of Gettysburg" narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell, "Gettysburg and Stories of Valor" narrated by Keith Carradine and "Johnstown Flood" narrated by Richard Dreyfuss.

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