The Civil War
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An epic documentary bringing life to America's most destructive - and defining - conflict. Here is the saga of celebrated generals and the ordinary soldiers. A heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one again.
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American Documentaries, Inc., Florentine Films and Time-Life Video presents a film by Ken Burns ; producers, Ken Burns, Ric Burns ; writers, Ken Burns, Ric Burns, Geoffrey C. Ward ; director, Ken Burns
Title:
The Civil War
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Publisher:
Burbank, CA :, PBS Home Video :, Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment,, [2004], c1990.
Edition:
Full screen version
Characteristics:
5 videodiscs (700 min.) :,sd., col. with b&w sequences ;,4 3/4 in.
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Add a CommentKen Burns' masterpiece on the Civil War continues to enlighten. He examines the root causes of the war that made America from both sides, enlisting various historians and writers along the way for commentary. Using a wealth of photography, art, location shooting, and the primary source material of letters, journal entries, and various statements of the time, Burns and his production crew weave a masterful tale of the war, explaining the critical events and background issues, from the point of view of commanders, soldiers in the field, and civilian populations. An outstanding selection of actors give voice to the words of the past, and everything is blended together perfectly. Essential viewing for anyone remotely interested in the Civil War.
An exceptional documentary of America's most pivotal era
Right from the beginning you understand one thing about this war - it is about people. The people who died, the ones who lived and the ones who were freed. As a descendant of one of the soldiers, the montage of voices and music help to bring this period of strife back to life.