Titanic: 20 Years Later With James Cameron

About Titanic: 20 Years Later With James Cameron

"Titanic: 20 Years Later With James Cameron" is an hour-long documentary that aired on the National Geographic Channel in November 2017 marking the 20th anniversary of the iconic movie Titanic. The film invites viewers back to the years of making Titanic, one of the biggest blockbusters ever. With new discoveries unveiled, director James Cameron delves into why the doomed ship continues to intrigue the public.

Making / Production

The documentary film was produced in association with National Geographic and directed by Tom Grane. The film centres around an in-depth interview with director James Cameron as he looks back on the painstaking choices that made Titanic a beacon of filmmaking.

Actors

• James Cameron: being himself, the renowned director recounts the saga of the making of Titanic, discussing his thoughts, experiences and challenges in creating the masterpiece.
• Leonardo DiCaprio: Although not physically present, he is often referenced for his iconic portrayal of Jack Dawson in Titanic.
• Kate Winslet: Similar to DiCaprio, Winslet is regularly mentioned for her role as Rose DeWitt Bukater.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The documentary highlighted the fact that despite Titanic's fictional romance, the film was heavily researched to ensure historical accuracy.
• Cameron also revealed that he and his crew took dives to the actual wreck of the Titanic 33 times for inspiration and an understanding of the ship’s layout.
• Another interesting reveal was that the 'I'm flying' scene was improvised by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Awards

Although "Titanic: 20 Years Later With James Cameron" didn't win any awards, it was highly appreciated by both viewers and critics.

Quotes

• "If Titanic was made today, the DNA would be a hundred time higher in terms of detail. Yet how much more would you learn about it?" - James Cameron
• "They say the hardest steel goes through the hottest fire. And that certainly applies in my case." - James Cameron

Music, Soundtrack

• James Horner's original Titanic score is heavily used throughout the documentary to maintain a consistent mood and theme.
• The iconic theme song, "My Heart Will Go On," performed by Celine Dion, can also be heard, reminding of viewers of the film.