Norris Brock

En 1977, Thor Heyerdahl a construit un bateau en papyrus, le Tigris (le nom du Tigre en latin), dont la tâche était de démontrer que des contacts commerciaux et migratoires pouvaient exister entre la Mésopotamie et la civilisation indienne représentée par le Pakistan moderne. Le Tigris a été construit en Irak et a mis les voiles avec un équipage international de 11 personnes à bord à travers le golfe Persique jusqu'au Pakistan, et de là jusqu'à la mer Rouge. Après environ cinq mois de navigation, le Tigris, qui a conservé sa navigabilité, est incendié à Djibouti le 3 avril 1978 en signe de protestation contre les guerres qui éclatent en mer Rouge et dans la Corne de l'Afrique.

Documentary about ancient Egypt, its temples, paintings and art, and how these old treasures are being endangered by modern civilization. Also shown are the Nile river, the Luxor and Karnak temples, the Sphynx, the Great Pyramids of Giza, the river path to the Land of the Dead, the pharaohs and queens' tombs, as well as egyptologysts' interpretation of Ancient Egypt mysteries.

THE SPIRIT OF PITTSBURGH celebrates the human achievement of a city's continuing Renaissance. It is the heroic story of how Pittsburgh, once plagued by industrial pollution and urban blight, was transformed in just 40 years to what it is today. It is a story told by people who were intimately involved in its change - scientists, politicians, teachers, construction workers, business and community leaders. Unique archival footage dramatically portrays Pittsburgh's past; stunning photography captures the city today - from its hills, bridges and rivers to the medical, educational and artistic communities in its mosaic of neighborhoods. This is Pittsburgh, a place whose people take pride in their heritage and in their ever-changing home. THE SPIRIT OF PITTSBURGH was commissioned by The Pittsburgh Foundation of Dollar Bank. Look for this remarkable film at its permanent home in the Renaissance Theatre of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.