Mount Rushmore

Overview

The story of Mount Rushmore's creation is as bizarre and wonderful as the monument itself. It is the tale of a hyperactive, temperamental artist whose talent and determination propelled the project, even as his ego and obsession threatened to tear it apart. It is the story of hucksterism and hyperbole, of a massive public works project in the midst of an economic depression. And it is the story of dozens of ordinary Americans who suddenly found themselves suspended high on a cliff face with drills and hammers as a Danish sculptor they considered insane directed them in the creation what some would call a monstrosity, and others a masterpiece.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 20, 2002

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Gutzon Borglum

Director

Mark Zwonitzer

Writer

Mark Zwonitzer

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0405514