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The Unfinished Journey

1999Movie21 min

DocumentaryHistory
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3

A nostalgic, wondrous documentary movie about history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

A multimedia short created for the U.S. millennium celebrations, The Unfinished Journey reflects on America’s history and spirit through six chapters—immigration, war, culture, civil rights, and innovation. Commissioned by President Bill Clinton and premiered at the Lincoln Memorial on New Year’s Eve 1999, the film features an original orchestral score by John Williams titled American Journey.

Feels like

  • American History Montage
  • Millennial Celebration
  • Nostalgic Reflection
  • Educational Short Film
  • Patriotic Tone
  • Historical Overview
  • Visually Evocative
  • Tribute to Progress

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Steven Spielberg
Written by
Tim Willocks
Produced by
Michael Stevens
Music by
John Williams

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Facts

December 31, 1999 · 21 min · Documentary, History

Released
December 31, 1999
Runtime
21 min
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States

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3 questions, like "Is The Unfinished Journey worth watching?"

Questions about The Unfinished Journey

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Is The Unfinished Journey worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.3).

Is The Unfinished Journey okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Unfinished Journey?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.