David Macaulay: Cathedral

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Illustrator David Macaulay surveys France’s most famous churches in this acclaimed PBS special, based on his award-winning book. Using a combination of on-location footage and animated sequences, the program explores the construction, design and significance of Notre Dame de Beaulieu, an imaginary but historically accurate cathedral near Paris. The program also presents stories of medieval life in France with period tales of life and death, faith and despair, prosperity and intrigue.