American Genius — Season 1, Episode 2: Wright Brothers vs. Curtiss
Documentary • 45 min • 1 season, 8 episodes • ★ 6.4/10
Episode synopsis
The Wright Brothers build and fly the world’s first airplane, but they keep it a secret, leaving an opening for motor designer, Glenn Curtiss, to swoop in and compete to be the first to fly in public.
About American Genius
Behind every great genius was a great rival - an unstoppable adversary whose incredible vision, determination, and ambition is their match. Out of their struggles came the world's most brilliant inventions, the spoils of the heated battle between competitors.