The Spirit of Pittsburgh

"A new film celebrating the transformation of a city"

THE SPIRIT OF PITTSBURGH celebrates the human achievement of a city's continuing Renaissance. It is the heroic story of how Pittsburgh, once plagued by industrial pollution and urban blight, was transformed in just 40 years to what it is today. It is a story told by people who were intimately involved in its change - scientists, politicians, teachers, construction workers, business and community leaders. Unique archival footage dramatically portrays Pittsburgh's past; stunning photography captures the city today - from its hills, bridges and rivers to the medical, educational and artistic communities in its mosaic of neighborhoods. This is Pittsburgh, a place whose people take pride in their heritage and in their ever-changing home. THE SPIRIT OF PITTSBURGH was commissioned by The Pittsburgh Foundation of Dollar Bank. Look for this remarkable film at its permanent home in the Renaissance Theatre of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

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Stress

Stress

2020

Tough Guys

Tough Guys

2017

The Ocean - Five Years

The Ocean - Five Years

The Strip Show

The Strip Show

1996

Things That Aren't There Anymore

Things That Aren't There Anymore

1990

Kennywood Memories

Kennywood Memories

1988

Return to Downtown Pittsburgh

Return to Downtown Pittsburgh

2016

Great Old Amusement Parks

Great Old Amusement Parks

1999

Downtown Pittsburgh

Downtown Pittsburgh

1992

The Green Creature Within

The Green Creature Within

A Flea Market Documentary

A Flea Market Documentary

2001

Pittsburgh A to Z

Pittsburgh A to Z

2001

Debt Begins at 20

Debt Begins at 20

1980

Wylie Avenue Days

Wylie Avenue Days

1991

Maxo Vanka’s Masterpiece: The Murals at St. Nicholas Church

2012

Houses Around Here

Houses Around Here

1994

Dawn of the Dead

Dawn of the Dead

1978

Videodrome

Videodrome

1983

Houseguest

Houseguest

1995

Quiz Lady

Quiz Lady

2023