The Race Underground Scene Breakdown
Clip: Season 29 Episode 11 | 2m 59s
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Bringing to life the story of an engineer and a massive construction project from more than 100 years ago is a challenge. Filmmaker Michael Rossi takes viewers behind-the-scenes of the production of Race Underground, the story of building America’s first subway, in Boston.
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The Race Underground Scene Breakdown
Clip: Season 29 Episode 11 | 2m 59s
Bringing to life the story of an engineer and a massive construction project from more than 100 years ago is a challenge. Filmmaker Michael Rossi takes viewers behind-the-scenes of the production of Race Underground, the story of building America’s first subway, in Boston.
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