Johnstown Flood DVD

Product Description Narrated by Richard Dreyfuss, Johnstown Flood tells the true story of one of the worst disasters in American history. On a stormy day in May of 1889, the South Fork Dam explodes. An entire lake is unleashed as a roaring 45-foot wall of water into the heavily populated valley below. The disaster claimed the lives of more than 2,200 people as the rushing tidal wave and debris tore through the town of Johnstown, crashed into the indestructible stone railroad bridge and flooded the valley. Fires erupted, countless buildings were destroyed and pandemonium and looting ensued. Out of a great tragedy came stories of heroism and a triumphant recovery spearheaded by Clara Barton and the American Red Cross. Johnstown Flood was written from first-hand accounts of those who survived the tragic event. Special Features include a 20-minute documentary with Richard Burkert, Executive Director of the Johnstown Area Heritage Association, a feature-length historical commentary track with Richard Burkert and The Johnstown Flood, an 1889 piano illustration by Alberto Rivieri, performed by Patricia Prattis Jennings exclusively for the DVD. Review "Beautifully narrated by Richard Dreyfuss. Brings the story alive with first-hand accounts." --Sophia Choi, "CNN Headline News" "A fascinating look at a national disaster and its aftermath. Well worth watching." --"Home Media Retailing" "A riveting account of the tragedy that claimed nearly 3,000 victims" --Candace Smith, "Booklist" About the Actor Narrator and Academy Award® winner Richard Dreyfuss has starred in such movies as American Graffiti, Jaws and Mr. Holland's Opus. About the Director Mark Bussler's credits include 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.