Port of Cleveland debuts documentary on America's steel industry

The Port of Cleveland unveiled a 12-minute documentary last week celebrating the impact of Northeast Ohio's maritime industry.

Why it matters: "Made in America: How the Port of Cleveland Supports the Region's Economy" sounds like a snoozer — but it's actually a riveting education on American steel.

• It charts the path of iron ore pellets in Minnesota and Michigan as they become flat-rolled steel produced by Cleveland-Cliffs.

💭 Sam's thought bubble: I got a firsthand glimpse in 2016 of the Great Lakes freighters hauling cargo down the Cuyahoga to the industrial valley.

• But I'd never seen the inside of the Cleveland-Cliffs plant or understood how those steel coils were manufactured.

The bottom line: The aerial drone footage alone makes it worth a watch over your lunch break.