Civilisation - S01E13: Heroic Materialism

Name: Heroic Materialism
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1969-05-18
Duration: 50 min
Rating: 9

May 18, 1969IMDb : 9DocumentarySeason 1, Episode 13

Clark concludes the series with his discussion of materialism and humanitarianism of the past century. This takes us from the industrial landscape of nineteenth century England to the skyscrapers of twentieth century New York. The achievements of the engineers and scientists - such as Brunel and Rutherford - having been matched by the great reformers like Wilberforce and Shaftsbury.

Director: Michael Gill

Cast: Kenneth Clark

All Episodes - Season 1

01The Skin of Our TeethFeb 23, 1969 02The Great ThawMar 02, 1969 03Romance and RealityMar 09, 1969 04Man: The Measure of all ThingsMar 16, 1969 05The Hero as ArtistMar 23, 1969 06Protest and CommunicationMar 30, 1969 07Grandeur and ObedienceApr 06, 1969 08The Light of ExperienceApr 13, 1969 09The Pursuit of HappinessApr 20, 1969 10The Smile of ReasonApr 27, 1969 11The Worship of NatureMay 04, 1969 12The Fallacies of HopeMay 11, 1969 13Heroic MaterialismMay 18, 1969

Civilisation S01E13 Synopsis

Civilisation "Heroic Materialism" is part of the 1337x catalog. This episode is rated an impressive 9.0/10, making it a standout installment of the series. Originally aired on 1969-05-18, this episode is part of Season 1 of Civilisation. Directed by Michael Gill, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Kenneth Clark among the cast. With a runtime of 50m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Clark concludes the series with his discussion of materialism and humanitarianism of the past century. This takes us from the industrial landscape of nineteenth century England to the skyscrapers of twentieth century New York. The achievements of the...