Westinghouse: The Life and Times of an American Icon

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

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6.5(3 votes)

2008

1h 52m

Documentary

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.