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Falls, The

Synopsis
A cinematic portrait of Niagara Falls which over the years has come to symbolise the danger, power, beauty and finally degregation of America. The Falls have spawned a strange mixture of enterprises - from hydro-electric palaces and performing killer whales to toxic waste dumps.
Series
Equinox, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 56 min.
Year of production
1991
Availability
out of distribution; 1993 price: £20.00
Notes
Broadcast on C4 on 1/9/91.
Subjects
Geography
Keywords
energy; hydroelectric power; United States of America; waterfalls

Credits

Director
Kevin McMahon
Producer
Brian Dennis; Michael McMahon

Production Company

Name

National Film Board of Canada

Email
customerservice@nfb.ca
Web
http://www.nfb.ca External site opens in new window
Phone
(514) 283 9000
Fax
(514) 283-7564
Address
Sales and Customer Service (D-10)
PO Box 6100
Station Centre-Ville
Montreal
QC H3C 3HS
Canada
Name

Primitive Features

Distributor

Name

Granada Learning

Email
info@granada-learning.co.uk
Web
http://www.granada-learning.com External site opens in new window
Phone
0161-827 2927
Fax
0161-827 2966
Address
Customer Services
Granada Television
Quay Street
Manchester M60 9EA

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