The Unforgettable August Post
In the early 20th century, thrill-seeking adventurer Augustus Post helped steer America through a revolution in transportation, ushering in a new world in which anyone could be an explorer. THE UNFORGETTABLE AUGUSTUS POST tells the story of Post’s life as a tale of imagination, spectacle and discovery, employing animation and radio broadcast re-enactments.
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The Unforgettable August Post
27m 45s
In the early 20th century, thrill-seeking adventurer Augustus Post helped steer America through a revolution in transportation, ushering in a new world in which anyone could be an explorer. THE UNFORGETTABLE AUGUSTUS POST tells the story of Post’s life as a tale of imagination, spectacle and discovery, employing animation and radio broadcast re-enactments.
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