“A
fascinating feature-length, hi-def documentary. Highly
recommended.”
-
J. Shannon, Video Librarian
“George Westinghouse is one of the almost forgotten
technological leaders in American history. The electrification
of the United States that we take for granted today was made
possible by his engineering know-how and business acumen. This
very well-done biography would be a worthwhile addition to any
school library.” -
Harold D. Shane, Library Journal
“Offers
insight into the accomplishments and legacy of a creative giant
who changed the face of industry.”
- Candace Smith,
Booklist
“You
can be sure - to coin a phrase - that if a documentary has a
title like this, it's about the history of the corporation that
became famous for appliances and light bulbs. Even more, it's
the story of company patriarch George Westinghouse, who
conducted business with a rigid set of principles that helped
him triumph over rival Thomas Edison and benefited his work
force.” -
Jay Bobbin, Tribune Media Services
“Westinghouse partnered with Nikola
Tesla to best Thomas Edison in the Battle of the Electrical
Currents (AC vs. DC) and changed the way America plugged in.” -
American History
“A few years ago I recommended a well-crafted documentary on the
1893 World’s Fair, produced by a company named Inecom. Their
latest documentary arrived last month and the quality is just as
high. Fascinating.” -
Steve Ramm, In The Groove
“A thorough and enlightening biography of one of the cornerstone
figures of the electrical age.” -
John Latchem, Home Media Magazine
“This unusually absorbing documentary is a must-see.” -
Ed Hulse, Video Business
“Makes
use of numerous historical photographs, as well as a good deal
of fascinating historical footage.” - IEEE newsletter
“The interview with William H. Terbo, Grandnephew of Nikola
Tesla and Executive Secretary of the Tesla Memorial Society,
Inc., will be of great interest to inventors. I encourage you to
view this great video and find out more about the collaboration
of George Westinghouse and Nikola Tesla.” -
Jack Smith, President, Inventors’ Network
(Minneapolis/St.Paul)
“A fascinating new documentary about the life and times of
George Westinghouse that shines new light on his amazing legacy.” -
Joe Pramberger, Tech Briefs
“Westinghouse
will be the second video program we have offered. The DVD was
picked up because of George Westinghouse’s importance to the
history of the ASME and to the mechanical engineering profession.” -
Mary Grace Stefanchik, ASME
Press
“Westinghouse’s
winning the Battle of the Currents against Edison changed the
way the world lives.”
-
Harry Hutchinson, Mechanical
Engineering
“Long
before Google vs. Yahoo! and Bill Gates against Steve Jobs, two
titans of the Industrial Age duked it out on the global stage.
That war between industrialist George Westinghouse and famed
inventor Thomas Edison is chronicled in
Westinghouse.” -
Inventors Digest
“4 out of 5 stars. Compelling.”
-
Patrick Cloonan, McKeesport Daily News
“A
documentary on the profoundly fruitful life of inventor George
Westinghouse is long overdue and especially appropriate in this
year when Pittsburgh marks its 250th anniversary. You will come
away breathless at what one smart man achieved in his lifetime.
Every middle school and high school student in America should
see it.”
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Marylynne Pitz, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“Shows a winning blend of education and nostalgia that
ultimately succeeds because it reminds us that a corporate
president can find success without placing profit margins above
treating his employees well.” - Paul Knoll, Metro Times
“Most people know the Westinghouse name. But few know the man
behind it -- George Westinghouse. Mark Bussler is about to
change that.” - Zandy Dudiak, Gateway Newspapers
“The movie is well put together with narrator Carol Lee Espy
weaving a smooth path between vintage photos and extensive
interview clips.”
-
Paul Lane, Niagara Gazette
“Sheds light on how inventor George Westinghouse changed the way
we live our lives.”
-
Jake Ploeger, WTAE-TV
“When my copy of Westinghouse arrived last night and I watched
it, tears came to my eyes. Four stars, two thumbs up, best movie
I've seen in many years!” -
Donald R. Kanner, Physics Teacher, Lane Technical High
School, Chicago
“This feature length documentary is an enjoyable watch that
spans the life, times and accomplishments of George
Westinghouse. The pictures and film clips are excellent in this
high-definition film. Recommended.”
-
Veronica Maher,
Educational Media Reviews Online
“You need not be an octogenarian authority on warehouse
palletization to enjoy this documentary that profiles America's
most prolific inventor and industrialist who was gifted with
good business sense and a generous heart. It is accessibly
crafted to hold general interest for anyone.”
-
C. Ebeling, Review on Amazon.com
“Westinghouse will satisfy anyone wanting to learn
about the life of George Westinghouse—and does the job well
enough to pique your interest even if you're not. The facts of
Westinghouse's life speak for themselves, and the documentary
wisely lets them, backing up the biography with vintage photos
and film footage.”
-
Appellate Judge James A. Stewart, DVDVerdict.com
“An
informative and entertaining film about the man and the
companies he created, simply entitled
Westinghouse.
Recommended.”
-
John Sinnott, DVDTalk.com
“Using archive photos from the Westinghouse Museum, classic
films of the 1939 World's Fair, and interviews with experts on
the subject of Westinghouse, Tesla and Edison, all sewn together
with the excellent narration of Carol Lee Espy, Westinghouse is
a history lesson and an inspiration. Director Mark Bussler is
quickly becoming a master of his craft, and I can't wait to see
what he will bring us next.” - Eric Renshaw,
CurledUpDVD.com
“I’m pleased that Bussler, as in all his excellent
documentaries, packs this one with intriguing rare footage and
photographs. By combining everything above with TV/radio host
Carol Lee Espy’s elegant narration, Westinghouse turns out to be
a film even “Uncle George” would be proud of.” - Betty Jo
Tucker, ReelTalkReviews.com
“Without George Westinghouse, our world would not be as good,
safe or innovative as it is today. Bussler’s Westinghouse
is an extravagant tribute to a truly great man whose time for
rediscovery is long overdue. Don’t miss it!” -
Nicholas Sheffo, FulvueDrive-in.com
“A well documented cinematic portrait of George Westinghouse. I
was impressed by the way filmmaker/director Bussler guided me
through the chronology of the 19th and 20th century with Westinghouse's inventions. Excellent work.” - Gerald
Wright, RottenTomatoes.com
“Long revered for his unique vision and bold willingness to take
on such a formidable figure as Thomas Edison, American
industrialist George Westinghouse won the Battle of the Currents
and created what many consider to be one of the most important
inventions in human history - the air brake. The film’s
exclusive interviews offer unparalleled insight into the life of the
revered innovator.” - Jason Buchanan, Allmovie.com
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