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The Building of the Ark Encounter

20160.0 / 1044 min

Documentary

Overview

Highlights of the construction of the largest timber frame structure in the world!

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.

Cast

Brad Benbow

Self - Board Member

Craig Baker

Self - Board Member

Don Landis

Self - Chairman of the Board

Jenean Hampton

Self - Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky

Ken Ham

Self - President, CEO, and Co-founder

Mark Looy

Self - CCO, Vice President of Outreach, and Co-founder

Dan Manthei

Self - Board Member

Patrick Marsh

Self - Vice President of Attractions Design

Harry Morton

Self - Project Superintendent

Richard Skinner

Self - Mayor of Williamstown

Keenan Tompkins

Self - Owner of Colorado Timber Frame

LeRoy Troyer

Self - Lead Architect

Mike Zovath

Self - Chief Action Officer and Co-founder

Crew

Benjamin Wilt

Director