The Race Underground

In the late 19th century, as America's teeming cities grew increasingly congested, the time had come to replace the nostalgic horse-drawn trolleys with a faster, cleaner, safer, and more efficient form of transportation. Based in part on Doug Most's acclaimed non-fiction book of the same name, The Race Underground tells the dramatic story of an invention that changed the lives of millions.

54min1988

Documentary·Edifying·Frightening·Fun

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Audio languages: English

Subtitles: English [CC]

Directors: Michael Rossi

Producers: Mark Samels Michael Rossi

Starring: Michael Murphy

Studio: PBS

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