River of Steel: Building of the New York City Subway

Plot

It is hard to imagine New York City without its subway system. This vast and ambitious system, which seems so integral to contemporary urban life, is the subject of this riveting documentary. River of Steel tells the story of New York before the subway was built, and how the construction of a mass transit system changed the urban landscape forever. By the end of the 19th century, America was in a period of industrial growth. And for the first time, technology was having an effect on the lives of ordinary people. The building of the Interborough Rapid Transit (IRT) system in 1900 was the beginning of a visionary era that changed the physical and social fabric of the city. Using rare early footage, archival photographs, and a lively jazz score, River of Steel documents an important development in 20th century America. ~ Cara Saposnik, Rovi

Credit

Patrice Rushen - Composer (Music Score)

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