THE WORLD FROM ABOVE

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary series, "The World From Above," offers a visually captivating journey across diverse landscapes, captured through the unique lens of aerial photography. The 2010 production, narrated with descriptive detail, takes viewers to significant locations in the United States, including the historical heartland of Tennessee, from the bustling city of Memphis to the solemn grounds of Shiloh, and onward to the architectural elegance of the Rattle and Snap Plantation and the vibrant capital, Nashville. The series also explores the coastal beauty of Rhode Island, starting with the dramatic Mohegan Bluffs on Block Island, passing over the picturesque fishing villages of Galilee and Jerusalem, and venturing towards Wesquage Pond and Conanicut Island, a place steeped in indigenous history. Narrated by Richard Mervyn, each episode promises an expansive perspective, highlighting both natural wonders and human history from a vantage point that redefines our understanding of place. With an impressive IMDb rating of 8.9, "The World From Above" is a compelling invitation to see the familiar and the unknown from a breathtaking new angle.