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kilcher

10-06-08 06:33 AM

Need recommendation: Documentary on skyscrapers

I'm interested in seeing a documentary on the building of skyscrapers. Something newer that documents the building of a single skyscraper (vs. one about skyscrapers in general) would be preferred. Anyone have recommendations?

printerati

10-06-08 03:23 PM

An argument could be made for Man On Wire, but it isn't exactly what you're looking for. Highly recommended nonetheless.

Kurt D

10-06-08 10:46 PM

PBS had a series called Building Big with one part titled Skyscraper in 2000. I think the entire series is available on DVD, but likely costs a bit ....

scratch that, reverse it (sort of) you can get the skyscraper episode for 18 bucks at amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Building-Big-S.../dp/B0002XVSF6

JMK	10-06-08 11:28 PM

Well if you want something completely idiosyncratic yet undeniably fascinating, try Criterion's release of Teshigahara's "Antonio Gaudi."

RichC2

10-07-08 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilcher (Post 8986313)

I haven't seen it so I can't vouch for the quality, but I'd hunt down the Man Made Marvels episode on the Taipei 101. That's just a cool ass building (and has a 730 ton ball in it to balance it in case of earthquakes).

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