This documentary is part of a series, hosted by television personality David Frost, that examines some of the important issues, events, and people of the 20th century. In this volume, the subject is some of the century's most spectacular natural and man-made disasters. The program includes two features:
Disasters and Crime and Terrorism. The sinking of the Titanic, the great San Francisco earthquake and fire, the Mafia and drug cartels, and political terrorism are among the topics covered with film clips and personal recollections. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide