As the 20th century draws to a close, the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 remains one of the most resonant events in modern history. Not only was it the biggest story of its day, but the tragic tale of 1,500 doomed souls and the capsized dream of industrial superiority seems to loom ever larger on the horizon inspiring some of the most potent popular mythology of the century.
Back in 1998 A&E aired this provocative video "Beyond Titanic" which examined the Titanic myth as it has evolved through numerous incarnations over the course of the 20th century. The film is a comprehensive survey of the varied treatments of the Titanic story -- in print, film, song, stage, and television -- and it examines the amazing phenomenon of how the Titanic story has become so much a part of the public’s psyche.
This documentary shows with amazing and rare film clips how the Titanic has been a constant theme from the era of silent films through the modern-day rediscovery of the ship, the multimillion-dollar James Cameron film, and the dawn of the virtual age in which new computer technology has brought the ship alive for a new generation of enthusiasts. The Titanic video includes survivors' tales, deep-sea excavations, relics and ruins of the great ship which all remain endlessly fascinating. Also shown is an interview and sample clips about the unique capabilities of computer-based technology used by CyberFlix for their Computer Game "TITANIC – Adventure in Time" in which someone can take a virtual journey down the hallways, on the decks, and into the grand salons on board the Titanic. Includes clip of heavyweight champion boxer Jack Johnson taking a cruise on Titanic. |