Westinghouse: The Life & Times Of An American Icon

It would take a titan to match Thomas Edison's entrepreneurial spirit and influence. Such a man was George Westinghouse, the American engineer/industrialist who 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. 112 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailer.