For the past ten years, Jürgen Henn has filmed over-height trucks crashing into the 11foot8 train bridge affectionately nicknamed the "Can Opener." In that time, millions have viewed the crashes online. Regional, national, and international news organizations have dined out on the story and the goofy crash reels. But why do motorists continue to crash despite the many warnings, sensors, and signs? And what is it about these crashes that holds our attention? In this piece, we look for the humanity in human error.
Impressionistic picture of the Third Avenue Elevated Railway in Manhattan, New York City, before it ...
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A short documentary about the transportation of goods and livestock by train around the UK.
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An amusing view of the machine that has taken the country by winter storm: the snowmobile, revving, ...
A close-up of a snow-bound city, and the men, money and machinery it takes to dig it out.
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This Traveltalk series short celebrates San Francisco, past and present.
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