
Westinghouse: The Life and Times of an American Icon
Documentary
6.5
Release Date
April 8, 2008
Duration
112 min
Status
Released
Language
en
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.