Panama: Exploring the Panama Canal

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Run time: 52 min
  • Premiere: 1995. June 20.

Exploring the Panama Canal is a fascinating journey through the land of mystery and adventure and the Canal that divides it. Through rare archival footage, you'll experience the history of the Canal, from its failed beginnings to the Herculean effort of 35,000 men to build this most strategic of ocean routes. You'll witness the Canal in operation from a front-row seat in the Command Center, towers and computer stations that control the locks. Spectacular location shooting takes you ashore into the exotic Republica de Panama where you'll delight in the native culture, history and bustling lifestyles of Panama City and Colon. Exploring the Panama Canal - an unforgettable voyage you'll enjoy for years to come!

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Camera

Steven L. Rychetnik

Camera Operator

Directing

James Benning

Director

Editing

Production

Diane Ward

Production Assistant

Mary C. Robinson

Production Assistant

K.C. Cersosimo

Production Assistant

Starr W. Horton

Executive Producer

Writing

Camera

Steven L. Rychetnik

Camera Operator

Directing

James Benning

Director

Editing

Production

Diane Ward

Production Assistant

Mary C. Robinson

Production Assistant

K.C. Cersosimo

Production Assistant

Starr W. Horton

Executive Producer

Writing