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Disasters of the Century

S01:E19 - Death and Profits

Documental · 2001 · 1 Temporada · 46 minSubtitles Icon
TV-PG
When we go to work, we don't expect to put our lives in jeopardy, but some jobs have built-in danger. From the coal miner to the factory worker, safety is a constant threat. But making workplaces safe can get in the way of production, and not all employers are willing to sacrifice profit for safety.
T01:C01 - S01:E01 - Living on the Edge
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T01:C01 - S01:E01 - Living on the Edge

47 min
TV-PG

In their quest to explore the natural wealth of their country, Canadians have braved the risks of their terrain. The residents of the Crowsnest Pass in Alberta have chosen to live amongst a valley of death, living on the edge of imminent disaster at every turn.

T01:C02 - S01:E02 - Black Week
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T01:C02 - S01:E02 - Black Week

47 min
TV-PG

Canadians have always been at the mercy of Mother Nature and her varied weather patterns. Despite the level of preparation for impending dangers, many forces of nature still take us by surprise with tragic consequences.

T01:C03 - S01:E03 - Nature's Fury
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T01:C03 - S01:E03 - Nature's Fury

47 min
TV-PG

Life is a journey of coming and goings that lead us to our many destinations. For some, the journey is tragically short. Plans are made, flights are booked, a pleasure cruise anticipated, but when fate is at the helm, the inevitable final destination is death.

T01:C04 - S01:E04 - Washed Away
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T01:C04 - S01:E04 - Washed Away

47 min
TV-PG

In the early part of the 19th century, the world experienced 'The Industrial Revolution'. Fuelled by the perfection of the steam engine, everything from manufacturing to transportation on both land and sea became totally redefined. Yet this revolution also brought with it a darker side that emphasized progress at any cost, exacting from some the ultimate price.

T01:C05 - S01:E05 - Out of Control
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T01:C05 - S01:E05 - Out of Control

47 min
TV-PG

With the completion of the transcontinental railway, Canada is truly one nation, linked from sea to sea. The story of the railroad is one of achievement, but also one of tragedy - part history, part headline.

T01:C06 - S01:E06 - Human Error
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T01:C06 - S01:E06 - Human Error

47 min
TV-PG

Featuring disasters such as the Halifax Explosion and the Le Mans race car crash.

T01:C07 - S01:E07 - From the Inside Out
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T01:C07 - S01:E07 - From the Inside Out

47 min
TV-PG

Featuring disasters such as the Tangiwai train disaster and the Mont Pelee eruption.

T01:C08 - S01:E08 - Critical Mass
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T01:C08 - S01:E08 - Critical Mass

47 min
TV-PG

Featuring disasters such as the Quebec bridge collapses and the Boston molasses flood.

T01:C09 - S01:E09 - Lost at Sea
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T01:C09 - S01:E09 - Lost at Sea

47 min
TV-PG

Featuring disasters such as the HMS Thetis and the U.S.S. Forrestal.

T01:C10 - S01:E10 - It Came From the Sky
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T01:C10 - S01:E10 - It Came From the Sky

47 min
TV-PG

Featuring disasters such as the Empire State Building crash and the Moose Jaw air crash.

T01:C11 - S01:E11 - Final Destination
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T01:C11 - S01:E11 - Final Destination

47 min
TV-PG

Featuring disasters such as the Minaki Train Crash and the Black Market Express train crash.

T01:C12 - S01:E12 - In an Instant
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T01:C12 - S01:E12 - In an Instant

47 min
TV-PG

Featuring disasters such as The Vajont Dam disaster and the Roger's Pass avalanche.

T01:C13 - S01:E13 - When the Earth Moves
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T01:C13 - S01:E13 - When the Earth Moves

47 min
TV-PG

Featuring disasters such as the Nicaragua Earthquake and the Kwanto Earthquake.

T01:C14 - S01:E14 - Up in Flames
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T01:C14 - S01:E14 - Up in Flames

46 min
TV-PG

When fire strikes it is often seen as an uncaring force that attached without mercy. Yet fire is neither malicious, nor evil. It is only given these attributes when seen from a human perspective, when lives and property go up in flames.

T01:C15 - S01:E15 - Lost in Transit
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T01:C15 - S01:E15 - Lost in Transit

46 min
TV-PG

There are those who believe that life is ruled by destiny and that all living things must surrender to the whims of fate. When fate is cruel and destiny comes too soon, the thread of life can be tragically short.

T01:C16 - S01:E16 - Eye of the Storm
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T01:C16 - S01:E16 - Eye of the Storm

46 min
TV-PG

The story of North America begins with its waterways. From the fishing waters off the east coast to the vast inland seas known as the Great Lakes, magnificent ships of sail and steam have charted the course of our nation's history. But not without a tragic cost.

T01:C17 - S01:E17 - Death in the Water
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T01:C17 - S01:E17 - Death in the Water

46 min
TV-PG

Human beings have tried to tame water, to span its mighty currents and harness its great power. But sometimes that power works against us, when bridges of steel crumble, and quiet creeks become raging rivers bent on death and destruction.

T01:C18 - S01:E18 - Communities Under Siege
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T01:C18 - S01:E18 - Communities Under Siege

46 min
TV-PG

For the coal miner who excavates the earth and the fisherman who harvests the sea, life and livelihood are dependent on the kindness of nature. When disaster strikes, it is not just human life that is at risk, but the way of life of entire communities.

T01:C19 - S01:E19 - Death and Profits
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T01:C19 - S01:E19 - Death and Profits

46 min
TV-PG

When we go to work, we don't expect to put our lives in jeopardy, but some jobs have built-in danger. From the coal miner to the factory worker, safety is a constant threat. But making workplaces safe can get in the way of production, and not all employers are willing to sacrifice profit for safety.

T01:C20 - S01:E20 - When Laughter Turns to Tears
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T01:C20 - S01:E20 - When Laughter Turns to Tears

46 min
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From the time the first story was told and the first musical note played, human history has also been the history of the performing arts. But it is also a story of tragedy for those attending the circus one summer afternoon, and those at the movies one winter night.

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English
TV-PG
This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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