Westinghouse
George Westinghouse (most commonly linked with kitchen appliances), lived a dramatic life balancing his companies, inventive partnership with Nikola Tesla and the conflict with Thomas Edison. The American engineer/industrialist won the 'alternating current vs. direct current' battle with rival Edison over the standard to be used in electrical systems throughout the nation. This documentary explores Westinghouse's compelling life story with a wealth of archival material and insightful interviews.
Year: 2008
Genre: Documentaries, Biography
Country: USA
Duration: 112 Minutes
Rating: Ex
7.5/10
Location in store: Documentary (Biographies)
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