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The Building of the Ark Encounter (2016)

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.

Release: 2016-08-01
Runtime: 44 min
Cast
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Brad Benbow
Self - Board Member
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Craig Baker
Self - Board Member
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Don Landis
Self - Chairman of the Board
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Jenean Hampton
Self - Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
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Ken Ham
Self - President, CEO, and Co-founder
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Mark Looy
Self - CCO, Vice President of Outreach, and Co-founder
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Dan Manthei
Self - Board Member
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Patrick Marsh
Self - Vice President of Attractions Design
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Harry Morton
Self - Project Superintendent
Richard Skinner
Richard Skinner
Self - Mayor of Williamstown
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Keenan Tompkins
Self - Owner of Colorado Timber Frame
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LeRoy Troyer
Self - Lead Architect
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Mike Zovath
Self - Chief Action Officer and Co-founder