Monday, May 28, 2018

Movie review: American Experience: Tesla

 
 Nikola Tesla, inventor and genius engineer, revolutionized our use of electricity in ways that are still being realized to this day. This biography follows along as Tesla is outshined by Edison and Marconi, eventually becoming better known for his psychological quirks.

Michael Murphy (Narrator), Jane Alcorn, Harold Clark, Peter Fisher, Samantha Hunt, Jill Jonnes, Marc Seifer, John Staudenmaier.

American Experience: Tesla is a series episode that examines the life of Nikola Tesla. Starting at a young age, Tesla became endlessly fascinated by electricity. As his knowledge grew, so did his list of patents and his psychological issues. Although Tesla invented much of the electrical technology we use today, Edison and Marconi more often receive the recognition.

No real acting in this one, being a biography. Interviews were handled simply but nicely.

Not much camera work, sets, or backgrounds in this one but use or archive photos, film footage, and presentation of some of Tesla's designs added good depth and detail to the film. Sound and soundtrack are okay.

Anyone with an interest in electrical history or Nikola Tesla should enjoy this one as it is a reasonable introduction to his life and inventions. Those looking for more depth may be disappointed as this episode looks a lot like any other Tesla biography.

Nothing here to limit audience age.

Released: 2016
Reviewed: 5.9.18
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Biography, Documentary, History, Science & Nature, TV Series

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