Vehicles & Transportation

This is the second part in a five part series on the Titanic, the "unsinkable" ship that sank to the depth of the Atlantic ocean on its maiden voyage. This installment deals with the memories of survivors of the tragedy. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Hog Heaven: The Story of the Harley Davidson Empire explores the unsteady rise of this quintessentially American company. Tracing the roots of this multimillion-dollar manufacturer from the garage shop of two motorcycle purists, this video presents a true Horatio Alger tale. Featuring interviews with celebrity enthusiasts including Peter Fonda and Jay Leno, motorcycle historians, and plenty of footage of hogs past and present, the video provides a comprehensive look at this important slice of Americana. ~ Sean Hurley, All Movie Guide

Apollo 13: To the Edge and Back is the gripping true story of 3 astronauts stranded in space and NASA's unrelenting effort to bring them safely home. The 87-minute documentary contains extensive archival footage of the aborted moon mission and first-hand accounts from crew members Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert, as well as commentary from family members and NASA officials. You'll witness every tense moment--from the onboard explosion to the failure of the guidance and power systems to Lovell's ominous statement, "Houston: We've Got a Problem"--as the ill-fated 1970 space mission is chronicled. Dramatic computer effects are a special highlight of the film. ~ Kathleen Wildasin, All Movie Guide

The Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's famous flight demonstration team, deliver a thrilling show of precision aerial acrobatics in this special video program. Flying a squadron of F/A-18 Fighter Jets, these pilots perform amazing feats of daring, discipline and skill in a video that's sure to score high marks with aviation enthusiasts. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

This poignant and carefully researched documentary takes a stark look at the harsh realities behind the oft-romanticized view of the train-hopping Depression-era hobo. Of those habitual rail riders, 250,000 thousand were children and adolescents, many of whom were forced to hit the road not for fun and adventure, but out of brutal necessity. The filmmakers got their stories from the reminiscences of 10 former vagabonds (including a female, an African American, and one 72-year-old who continues hopping trains) and archival government and newsreel footage to create an accurate, at times wrenching, view of the wanderers's struggle to survive. The soundtrack includes period folk music from such artists as Woody Guthrie. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

A huge torpedo bomber used extensively in the Battle of Midway in World War II, the Grumman Avenger TBM was a unique fighting aircraft and this video shows a fully restored TBM being put through its paces. Elsewhere in this program, former Navy pilot Harry Badgerow shares his experiences in the great war, including trying to land a TBM on an aircraft carrier as Japanese kamikazes were crashing into the deck! ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Revered as the fastest and flashiest cars in the motorsport scene, these top rally cars are given a comprehensive analysis from commentator Tony Mason, as well as rallying historian Graham Robinson. Featuring detailed close-ups and archival footage, insight on modern rallying from Colin McRae, and a demonstration of the capabilities of the cars of group B, World's Greatest Rally Cars includes enough information for casual fans and enthusiasts alike. Special features include fact pages on over 30 famous rally cars, information on each World Championship winning car from 1973-2000, and accounts of on-board experiences from a variety of rally champions. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide

In this series, the A&E cable network introduces its selection of some of the most interesting, beautiful, or engaging things in the world. In this episode, ten of the most revolutionary cars are shown. From the tenth to the number one, each of the automobiles in this episode contributed some kind of new technology or new breakthrough in machinery. From the Model-T to the most modern cars on the road today, A&E Top Ten has its experts carefully decide which ten cars out of all of the cars ever made will make the cut for the top ten in the world. Automobile experts talk about how a sports car might be ranked with a family car, since each has a style and precision all its own. Both foreign and American made, these cars are ten of the finest in the world. Which will be the most revolutionary car ever made? Find out when the number one pick is revealed. ~ Cecilia Cygnar, All Movie Guide

From the folks behind the hit pay-per-view special Introduction to Street Bike Insanity comes a cringe-inducing collection of motorized stunts and pranks that makes Jackass look like Candid Camera. If it's got two wheels, it's fair game to these gasoline-fueled pranksters, and between the girls, the fights, the wipeouts, and the hilarious skits, this is one release that doesn't slow down once the pavement stops. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Per its title, the home video release Air War in Vietnam provides a documentary-style overview of the United States' assault on Southeast Asia during the late 1960s and early 1970s, from the perspective of the air raids and missions that the country carried out. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide

Aimed at little kids with an interest in big machines, All About Trucks and Monster Trucks offers a pair of adventures in which these vehicles play a prominent role. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

America's Favorite Cars: The Complete Corvette 50th Anniversary offers images of hundreds of different Corvettes along with interviews given by some of the people who have test-driven the popular machines. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide