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Restoring the Power and Beauty of 'Wings'

  • Documentary

January 24, 2012 (GB)

0h 14m

A thorough and thoroughly entertaining look at "Wings" and the undertaking of restoring the film's visuals, recreating and re-recording its score, and adding authentic sound effects.

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