Brian Connelly

Filmmaker Mark Bussler's documentary tells the forgotten tales of American men and women who made bold sacrifices and bravely served in the Great War. Bussler traces the contributions of pilots, soldiers and ambulance drivers as well as the unique stories of African-American soldiers and female volunteers. He also explores the role of writers -- including e.e. cummings and Ernest Hemingway -- who turned the tragedy of war into literary classics.

Explore the world of 1893 through a cinematic visit to Chicago's Columbian Exposition. Many of the world's greatest achievements in art, architecture, science, technology and culture are unveiled there. The grounds were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, famous for his design of New York City's Central Park, and constructed under the supervision of Daniel Burnham. The Fair was an engineering marvel. On opening day, President Grover Cleveland depressed a golden telegraph key which sent the first courses of electricity throughout the Fair powering fountains, machines, electric railways and thousands of lights. It was the first use of electricity on such a massive scale. Nearly 28 million visit the "White City," which inspires future innovators like Henry Ford, Walt Disney and Frank Lloyd Wright, and debuts the Ferris Wheel and Cracker Jack.

Filmmaker Mark Bussler's documentary tells the forgotten tales of American men and women who made bold sacrifices and bravely served in the Great War. Bussler traces the contributions of pilots, soldiers and ambulance drivers as well as the unique stories of African-American soldiers and female volunteers. He also explores the role of writers -- including e.e. cummings and Ernest Hemingway -- who turned the tragedy of war into literary classics.

Explore the world of 1893 through a cinematic visit to Chicago's Columbian Exposition. Many of the world's greatest achievements in art, architecture, science, technology and culture are unveiled there. The grounds were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, famous for his design of New York City's Central Park, and constructed under the supervision of Daniel Burnham. The Fair was an engineering marvel. On opening day, President Grover Cleveland depressed a golden telegraph key which sent the first courses of electricity throughout the Fair powering fountains, machines, electric railways and thousands of lights. It was the first use of electricity on such a massive scale. Nearly 28 million visit the "White City," which inspires future innovators like Henry Ford, Walt Disney and Frank Lloyd Wright, and debuts the Ferris Wheel and Cracker Jack.