Building Big: Domes
Host David Macaulay reveals the amazing history of domes, from the ancient engineers of Constantinople who built the domed church Hagia Sophia to Buckminster Fuller's space-age geodesic dome. Through footage, photographs and re-creations, the program reveals the history, engineering techniques, unique stories and individuals behind world-famous domes such as Rome's St. Peter's Cathedral, Houston's Astrodome and Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Dome.
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NRNot rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
Widescreen 1.85:1
SubtitlesNo
Closed captionedYes
Language and soundEnglish: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Other featuresColor; interactive menus; scene access.
Building Big: Domes
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- Age appropriate
- Not an issue
- Depends on your kid and your family
- Not appropriate for kids of the age most likely to want to see it
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