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The Jumbo Jet: 50 Years in the Sky

2018 · 1 season

A calm, archival look at engineering marvels that feels informative and gently celebratory rather than dramatic.

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Documentary
Overview
Based on archival footage, appreciates engineering genius and celebrates the long-term survival of the ‘jumbo jet’.

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    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
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    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • technology
    • science
    • exploration
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    family
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension1
    Darkness1
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight3

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Length
    1 seasons, 2 episodes, 45 min each
    Network
    5
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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