The Building of the Ark Encounter (2016)
In this fast-paced new documentary, you will see the thrilling "backstory" of the building of the Ark Encounter. The hand of God is clear, so come along on a journey from the first brainstorming plan in 2004 to the Grand Opening in July 2016. Watch how this immense project came together. With behind -the-scenes interviews, beautiful fly-over footage, a time-lapse video of construction, a visit by former President Carter, and many other landmark moments, this DVD is one you will want to watch and share again and again. Hear from co-founders Ken Ham, Mark Looy, and Mike Zovath, plus lead exhibit designer Patrick Marsh and lead construction engineer LeRoy Troyer. Share the excitement! English subtitles. Approx. 30 minutes.
- Released
- 2016-08-01
- Genres
- Documentary
- Runtime
- 44 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Benjamin Wilt
Cast
- Brad Benbow as Self - Board Member
- Craig Baker as Self - Board Member
- Don Landis as Self - Chairman of the Board
- Jenean Hampton as Self - Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
- Ken Ham as Self - President, CEO, and Co-founder
- Mark Looy as Self - CCO, Vice President of Outreach, and Co-founder
- Dan Manthei as Self - Board Member
- Patrick Marsh as Self - Vice President of Attractions Design
- Harry Morton as Self - Project Superintendent
- Richard Skinner as Self - Mayor of Williamstown
- Keenan Tompkins as Self - Owner of Colorado Timber Frame
- LeRoy Troyer as Self - Lead Architect
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