The 1964 World's Fair

Originally released in 2006. Directed by Rich Hanley. Starring Judd Hirsch. Relive the dazzle, wonder and fun of The 1964 Worlds Fair, an extraordinary documentary narrated by Judd Hirsch that takes a fresh look at the sights and sounds of this once-in-a-lifetime event. Part futuristic exhibition, part glittery strip mall, the 1964 New York Worlds Fair was planned amid the optimism of the late 1950s, but the Fairs two-year run often mirrored the chaos of the 1960s. The fair was a brawling, costly and altogether chaotic event, but few of the 52 million people who attended noticed. Acclaimed public television producer Rich Hanley draws on the delightful memories of fairgoers who found a hope for the future, an understanding of other cultures, and a delicious Belgian waffle for just a dollar. So jump in that old station wagon and take a ride back to the 1964 New York Worlds Fair!