Ken Burns: THE CIVIL WAR

$49.95

Movie description:


Collector's set of the critically acclaimed Ken Burns' documentary miniseries and the highest rated PBS show in history. The Civil War is examined in exquisite detail as has never been done before using the words of citizens and slaves of the time. Tagline: It divided a country. It created a nation. Plot Outline A comprehensive survey of the American Civil War. Plot Synopsis: This highly acclaimed mini series traces the course of the U.S. Civil War from the abolitionist movement through all the major battles to the death of President Lincoln and the beginnings of Reconstruction. The story is mostly told in the words of the participants themselves, through their diaries, letters, and Visuals are usually still photographs and illustrations of the time, and the soundtrack is likewise made up of war-era tunes played on period instruments. Several modern-day historians offer periodic comment and insight on the war's causes and events.
Notes
DVD Features: Region 1 Keep Case 5-Disc Set Single Side - Single Layer Full Frame - 1.33 Interactive Features: Scene Access Turner video collection #5316 includes a "Making Of" documentary. The volumes are available individually. Refer to the individual titles for more complete information. Volume 1: "The Cause 1861" Volume 2: "A Very Bloody Affair 1862" Volume 3: "Forever Free 1862" Volume 4: "Simply Murder 1863" Volume 5: "Universe of Battle 1863" Volume 6: "Valley of the Shadow of Death 1864" Volume 7: "Most Hallowed Ground 1864" Volume 8: "War Is All Hell 1865" Volume 9: "Better Angels of Our Nature 1865"
Editorial reviews
"A landmark 10 1/2 hour mix of still photos and modern-day interviews with historians, musicians and critics..." USA Today - Mike Clark (09/19/2002) "...A deft enmeshing of hard fact and intimate reflection encompassing military, political, and cultural history..." Entertainment Weekly - Mike Flaherty (10/04/2002)