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2010 Biography documentary
USA
1h 54min
For two centuries, American whale oil lit the world, illuminating and powering the start of the industrial revolution and laying the groundwork for a truly global economy. This is the riveting and extraordinary story of the American whaling industry, from its origins off the coast of New England and Cape Cod, through the great golden age of deep-ocean whaling, to the industry's spectacular demise.
Directed by | Ric Burns |
Written by | Ric Burns |
Company | PBSPBSPBS |
Featuring
Philip Bosco
D. Graham Burnett
Willem Dafoe
Josh Hamilton
Vincent Kartheiser
Robert Sean Leonard
Callie Thorne
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