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Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio

1991Movie1 h 53 minG

DocumentaryHistory
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

For 50 years radio dominated the airwaves and the American consciousness as the first “mass medium.”

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Ken Burns
Written by
Geoffrey C. Ward
Produced by
Ken Burns, Tom Lewis, Morgan Wesson
Music by
Ken Burns

Everyone

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Facts

October 1, 1991 · 1 h 53 min · G

Released
October 1, 1991
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

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Where can I stream Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio?

KanopyHooplaPBS Documentaries

In the United States, Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio streams on PBS Documentaries, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.