SS United States: Made in America (2014)
The Conservancy again partnered with director Bob Radler on a follow-up film to SS United States: Lady in Waiting. The five-part series, SS United States: Made in America, includes incredible footage of the ship, both in her heyday and in her current state, as well as interviews with former passengers, crew, maritime experts, and Conservancy leadership who worked to prevent the ship’s destruction and advance restoration plans. See all five chapters below.
Chapter One: The Glory Years
CHAPTER TWO: THE BLUE RIBAND
CHAPTER THREE: BUILT TO LAST
CHAPTER FOUR: DARKEST DAYS
CHAPTER FIVE: FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION
SS United States: Lady in Waiting (2008)
Combining never-before-seen archival footage and compelling interviews with the ship’s crew and passengers, as well as preservationists and maritime historians, this documentary tells the story of the SS United States and the early efforts of Conservancy leaders to save the storied vessel. Produced by Mark Perry and directed by Robert Radler, the film features famed CBS broadcaster Walter Cronkite in one of his last interviews. The award-winning documentary was presented by WTTW National Productions, the acclaimed PBS affiliate in Chicago, and aired on American Public Television stations nationwide.