Man, A Plan, A Canal, Panama
- Grade Level: Junior High (7-9)-Adult
- Subjects: History, Technology
- Produced By: WGBH
- Year: 1987
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Running Time: 60m
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A 30-year dream. A 50-mile shortcut. A timeless achievement. A 50-mile shortcut to the Pacific lying just north of the equator is one of the most extraordinary human achievements ever. The building of the Panama Canal was a massive feat of engineering and ingenuity that cost millions of dollars and thousands of lives. NOVA offers a unique opportunity to explore the mind-boggling undertaking through historic film footage, rare archival photographs and insightful narration from author David McCullough.