Documentary Film

 SS United States: Lady in Waiting (2008)

Combining never-before-seen archival footage and compelling in- terviews with the ship’s crew and passengers, as well as preservationists and maritime historians, this documentary tells the story of the SS United States and the early efforts of Conservancy leaders to save the storied vessel. Produced by Mark Perry and directed by Robert Radler, the film features famed CBS broadcaster Walter Cronkite in one of his last interviews. The award-winning documentary was presented by WTTW National Productions, the acclaimed PBS affiliate in Chicago, and aired on American Public Television stations nationwide.