The Unforgettable Augustus Post
Virtual Screening and Discussion
Join us for a free screening and discussion on Tuesday, June 9 at 3pm. "The Unforgettable Augustus Post” tells the story of Post and his many exploits. Be sure to stick around after the screening for a Q&A with our panelists.
John Moreno, Producer
Holly K. Johnson, Great-Niece of Post
Peter A. Ward, Great-Nephew of Post
In the early 20th century, thrill-seeking adventurer Augustus Post helped steer America through a revolution in transportation. He bought the first motor car in New York City, became the 13th man to fly an airplane in the U.S., and once held the world distance record in an air balloon - ushering in a new world in which anyone could be an explorer. This program 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 Augustus Post
In the early 20th century, thrill-seeking adventurer Augustus Post helped steer America through a revolution in transportation. He bought the first motor car in New York City, became the 13th man to fly an airplane in the U.S., and once held the world distance record in an air balloon – 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.
The program premieres on WNED PBS Tuesday, June 16 at 9:30pm.