Cincinnati: Great, Near Great and Not So Great Moments in Cincinnati History

About This Movie

Cincinnati: Great, Near Great and Not So Great Moments in Cincinnati History is this quirky documentary that just pulls you into the city's rich tapestry of events. It's got everything from the intense courthouse riots of 1884 to the devastating Ohio River flood in '37. The pacing is pretty varied; some segments really dig deep into personal stories, while others skim over sports history with the Reds and Bengals. I mean, there's a charm to seeing footage of past sports legends like Ezzard Charles. The Beatles' visits are a highlight too—little snippets that give you that warm nostalgia. And those practical effects? Well, they’re more about the realness of the events than flashy gimmicks. It’s a unique look at a city that feels both familiar and historically rich.

Great for local history buffsIncludes rare footage and personal anecdotesCaptures the spirit of Cincinnati through various eras