The men who built America [videorecording] / created for History by Stephen David Entertainment and Brainstorm Digital ; directed by Patrick Reams ; writers, Stephen David.
Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, Carnegie, Morgan, Ford, and the men who built America. Meet the titans who forged the foundation of modern America and created the American Dream. The miniseries shines a spotlight on the influential builders, dreamers, and believers whose feats transformed the United States.
Record details
- Physical Description: 3 videodiscs (approximately 360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Distributor: Santa Monica, Calif. : Distributed by Lionsgate, 2012.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Bonus footage ("From rich to richer"; "The American dream"; "Monopoly"; "Competitive nature"; "The every man"; "The rise of Cornelius Vanderbilt"; "Traits of a titan"; "Carnegie").Originally broadcast as a mini-series on the History channel in 2012.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Disc 1. A new war begins ; Oil strike ; A rivalry is born ; bonus footage (135 min.) -- disc 2. Blood is spilled ; A new rival emerges ; Owning it all ; Bonus footage (135 min.) -- disc. 3. Taking the White House ; The new machine ; Bonus footage (90 min.)
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Narrator, Campbell Scott.Adam Jonas Segaller, Eric Rolland, Michael Chmiel, Justin Mork.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; NTSC; widescreen presentation; 1.78:1 aspect ratio; Dolby Digital 5.1.
- Language Note:
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH)In English with optional Spanish subtitles.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919.
Morgan, J. Pierpont (John Pierpont), 1837-1913.
Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931.
Tesla, Nikola, 1856-1943.
Vanderbilt, William H. (William Henry), 1821-1885.
Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison), 1839-1937.
Businesspeople > United States > Biography.
Industrialists > United States > Biography.
Capitalists and financiers > United States > Biography.
United States > Economic conditions > 19th century.
United States > Economic conditions > 20th century.
Television mini-series.
Historical drama. - Genre:
- Historical television programs.
Biographical television programs.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Available copies
- 19 of 20 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 2 of 2 copies available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 20 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Part | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | DVD 920 MEN (Text) | 37810435356521 | Adult Video Nonfiction | Available | - | |
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD 920 MEN (Text) | 37810435230767 | Adult Video | Available | - | |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | DVD 920.073 MEN (Text) | 540191010099316 | Adult Video Nonfiction | Available | - | |
| Columbus Library | DVD 920.073 MEN (Text) | 31250200028016 | Adult Video Nonfiction | Available | - | |
| Gunn Memorial Public Library | DVD MEN 3333-3335 (Text) | 34621991176457 | Adult Video | Available | - | |
| Haynes Branch Library | DVD 920.073 Men (Text) | 38801101654421 | Adult Video Nonfiction | Available | - | |
| Henderson Main Branch | 920.073 M / Documentary (Text) | 33258007929685 | Adult Video | Checked out | 08/17/2026 | |
| High Point Library | DVD-3 DOCU. 920.073 MEN (Text) | 30519009218648 | Adult Video Nonfiction | Available | - | |
| King Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30094100446183 | Adult Video Nonfiction | Available | - | |
| Montgomery County Public Library | DVD #7978 (Text) | Vol. 1 | 38198000049443 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
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