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I received this DVD as a gift last year and have since recommended it to every Chicagoan I know.
Despite having lived in Chicago some years ago, my knowledge of the World's Fair of 1893 was quite limited. I had seen the occassional photo of "Big Mary" and Court of Honor, but was not familiar with the scale and history of the Exposition.
I was advised that my whole family would enjoy this DVD, but my 8- and 11-year olds weren't interested. That is, they weren't until they walked into the room where the documentary was playing. Perhaps it's something about Gene Wilder's voice, or perhaps it's those incredible images, or simply the mystery and romance of a time when electric lights were a magical new phenomenon; but once engaged, they were completely transfixed.
I can't recommend this DVD enough. We all loved it, and it inspired each of us to seek out age-appropriate books related to the 1893 fair (I'm now reading "Devil in the White City" and the kids are reading "Fair Weather").
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Rather than use more photographic images, the film relied on artistic renditions of the Chicago World's Fair.
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If you have ever loved a trip to a theme park, county fair, or world's fair, you should love this trip to the "grand-daddy" of 'em all. Though it is only told in still photos, the voyage is remarkably detailed and explores the many facets of this famous exposition that set the pattern for everything that came afterwards. Gene Wilder's narration adds to the drama. This is a magic trip into the past that has relevance today.
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What in the beginning looks like a documentary of great promise, quickly devolves into one of those politically correct nightmares that have become so appallingly common. Race and gender problems were an unfortunate issue in the 19th century -- but that has NOTHING to do with the 1893 World's Fair! Shame on the producers. And shame on Gene Wilder for interjecting a political agenda so blatantly into what could have been a nostalgic treat.
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An otherwise well written and produced documentary is flawed with the inclusion of needless and badly produced "new video" scenes depicting Little Egypt, who never appeared at the fair. I have edited these and other video additions out on my copy in order to enjoy viewing it in the future.
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