Westinghouse: The Life and Times of an American Icon

Name: Westinghouse: The Life and Times of an American Icon
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2008-04-08
Duration: 1 h 52 min
Cast: Carol Lee Espy, Edward J. Reis

2008, English. Directed by Mark Bussler.

American engineer George Westinghouse revolutionized the American electricity system in the late 1880s with his endorsement of AC power distribution. This historical documentary chronicles Westinghouse's legendary rivalry with Thomas Edison and the birth of his many inventions, including the rail-road air brake.

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Language: English
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Released: 8 April 2008
Country: United States of America
Written by: Mark Bussler

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Westinghouse: The Life and Times of an American Icon is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

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Westinghouse: The Life and Times of an American Icon (2008) was directed by Mark Bussler and stars Carol Lee Espy, Edward J. Reis.