Apr 13, 2010
56 min
Full-HD

Restoring a Masterpiece: The Renovation of Eastman Theatre (2010)

Take a look behind the curtain to see the vast history and recent renovation of one of Rochester, New York's most famous landmarks. Architects, theater personnel, historians, community leaders, and citizens provide in depth insight from start to finish in one of the most extensive renovations the city has ever seen.

Category

Documentary

Country

United States of America

Companies

WXXI Public Broadcasting Council Eastman School of Music Crystal Pix, Inc.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Narrator (voice)

Christopher Seaman

Self / Conductor - Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

Joel Seligman

Self / Then President of University of Rochester

Antonio Manuel Pérez Álvarez

Self / CEO of Eastman Kodak Company

Kathy Connor

Self / George Eastman House Legacy Curator

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