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Title:
The Civil War. Discs 5-6. Episodes 8-9 & special features [DVD video]
Added Author:
Edition:
25th anniversary edition.
Publication Date:
2015
Publication Information:
[Alexandria, VA] : Distributed by PBS Distribution, [2015].
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (approximately 137 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
ISBN:
9781627894289
9781627896023
Abstract:
"Hailed as a film masterpiece and landmark in historical storytelling, Ken Burns's epic documentary brings to life America's most destructive -- and defining -- conflict. Here is the saga of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers, a heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one." -- quoted from back of set container.
General Note:
Originally broadcast on television by PBS as a television mini-series in 1990.
"Fully restored"--Box.
Special features (Disc 6; 225 min.): Making The Civil War: 25 years later; Restoring The Civil War; Complete high definition Shelby Foote interviews; Shelby Foote interview (2002); Remembering The Civil War: interview with Ken Burns; The Civil War in the classroom.
Performers:
Narrator: David McCullough ; voices: Hoyt Axton, Colleen Dewhurst, Laurence Fishburne, Morgan Freeman, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Jason Robards, Sam Waterston.
Contents:
Disc 5: War is all hell (episode 8; 1865) ; Better angels of our nature (episode 9; 1865) -- Disc 6: Special features (ca. 225 min.).
Technical Details:
DVD, NTSC region 1; widescreen (16x9; 'pillarbox'); 5.1 surround (Disc 5), 2.0 surround (Disc 6).
Personal Subject:
Language:
English
Additional Language:
In English; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).
Audience:
TV rating: TV-PG.
