From
PBS' "The American Experience" series, this documentary tells the dramatic
story of the collision of two ships, one carrying New York-bound immigrants,
the other carrying Europe-bound American tourists, and the heroism of telegraph
operator Jack Binns that led to their rescue. "Rescue at Sea", a story
of courage, luck and heroism. Produced by Ben Loeterman, the film features
interviews with descendants of passengers and crew, recollections of the
young hero, Jack Binns and surprising revelations of the connections between
this event and a later disaster at sea: the "Titanic". David McCullough
narrates, and Matthew Broderick provides the voice of Jack Binns.
Release:
1999
Presenter:
PBS / Ben Loeterman Productions, Inc. / WGBH Educational Foundation
Genre:
Mini Series / Documentary
Running Time:
60 minutes
Writer:
Ben Loeterman
Producer:
Ben Loeterman
Director:
Ben Loeterman
Voice:
Matthew Broderick..... Jack Binns Stephanie Castellarin
Paul Guilfoyle
David McCullough..... Narrator
From
PBS' "The American Experience" series, this documentary tells the dramatic
story of the collision of two ships, one carrying New York-bound immigrants,
the other carrying Europe-bound American tourists, and the heroism of telegraph
operator Jack Binns that led to their rescue. "Rescue at Sea", a story
of courage, luck and heroism. Produced by Ben Loeterman, the film features
interviews with descendants of passengers and crew, recollections of the
young hero, Jack Binns and surprising revelations of the connections between
this event and a later disaster at sea: the "Titanic". David McCullough
narrates, and Matthew Broderick provides the voice of Jack Binns.