American Experience: Chicago: City of the Century

Rising up as a fur trading post on the shore of Lake Michigan, it survived a devastating fire, gangsters, crooked politicians and a half-century World Series drought to become one of the nation's great cities. Follow the Windy City's colorful historywith this "American Experience" program that takes you through Chicago's neighborhoods and traces its rise as an agricultural, manufacturing and business metropolis. 4 1/2 hrs. on four discs. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby DigitalSurround stereo; audio commentary; featurettes; interviews; trivia; more.