Disasters of the Century

Name: S01:E05 - Out of Control
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2001-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 46 min 20 s
Cast: Bruce Edwards

Season 1 Episode 5 - Out of Control

2001 · 47 min

TV-PG

Documentary

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.

Subtitles: English

Starring:Bruce Edwards

Directed by:Chris Triffo

S01:E01 - Living on the Edge

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.

S01:E02 - Black Week

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.

S01:E03 - Nature's Fury

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.

S01:E04 - Washed Away

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.

S01:E05 - Out of Control

S01:E06 - Human Error

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

S01:E07 - From the Inside Out

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

S01:E08 - Critical Mass

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

S01:E09 - Lost at Sea

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

S01:E10 - It Came From the Sky

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

S01:E11 - Final Destination

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

S01:E12 - In an Instant

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

S01:E13 - When the Earth Moves

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

S01:E14 - Up in Flames

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.

S01:E15 - Lost in Transit

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.

S01:E16 - Eye of the Storm

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.

S01:E17 - Death in the Water

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.

S01:E18 - Communities Under Siege

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.

S01:E19 - Death and Profits

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.

S01:E20 - When Laughter Turns to Tears

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.