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Over America

On May 1, 2013 By admin

Product Description

From sea to shining sea in spectacular high definition! Soar Over America in this one-of-a-kind visual essay on the beauty and grandeur that is the United States of America. The film, shot by pioneering filmmaker Marc Pingry and narrated by Emmy Award-winning actor Tom Skerritt, captures the nation's every detail, from wave swept coasts to majestic mountains. Celebrate America's diverse and awe-inspiring landscapes from the nation's most beautiful places in this incredible program, previously seen on PBS. Get rare views of some of America's most beloved landmarks, from the Statue of Liberty to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. See the Twin Towers in all their glory before Sept. 11. Take a tour of some of the most exciting cities in the nation, from San Francisco to New York and Washington, D.C. Let Over America's breathtaking cinematography and original music score help you get away from it all.

Review

In this breathtaking home video, some of the greatest cinematographers and photographers working in the industry capture hours of footage of lush American landscapes and cityscapes from the unparalleled aerial perspective. The program flies viewers over such varied areas as New York, Washington D.C., and San Francisco. --Cammila Albertson - All Movie Guide

Topics Entertainment is set to jump into high-def next month with the Blu-ray debut of the acclaimed public television series 'Over America.' Shot entirely in high-definition, the Emmy award-winning series has seen a number of stand-alone and box-set releases on standard-def DVD. This Blu-ray version compiles several of the show's greatest hits in two single disc editions, 'Over America in High-Definition' and 'Over California in High-Definition.' Both volumes have been given a street date on Blu-ray of February 12. --High-Def Digest

Walt Whitman said, One land must be the promise and reliance of the future. Over America captures the promise of our beautiful nation in high-definition. From the wave-swept coasts, through the prairies and mountains, to the forests of the Northwest, the scenery in this aerial film inspires awe. Note: This program contains pre-2001 images of the World Trade Center in New York. --Channel9Store - PBS

About the Actor

Narrated by Emmy Award-Winning American actor Tom Skerritt

About the Director

Soar Over America in this one-of-a-kind visual essay on the beauty and grandeur that is the United States of America. The film, shot by pioneering filmmaker Marc Pingry and narrated by Emmy Award-winning actor Tom Skerritt, captures the nations every detail, from wave swept coasts to majestic mountains. Celebrate Americas diverse and awe-inspiring landscapes from the nation s most beautiful places in this incredible program, previously seen on public television.

 

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