Originally produced for television broadcast on The History Channel. Issued as part of a ten disc set containing eight of the History Channel's best programs of 2006. Region 1; 16 x 9 widescreen format ; Dolby Digital stereo. Bonus feature: Thirty-minute behind-the-scenes featurette. Shays' Rebellion: narrated by Hector Elizondo ; Gold rush: narrator, Zachary Drake ; Antietam: narrated by Jeffrey Wright ; The homestead strike: narrated by Martin Sheen ; Murder at the fair: narrated by Terry Kinney ; Scopes: narrator, John Scherlis ; Einstein's letter: narrated by Campbell Scott ; Freedom summer: narrated by Joe Morton.
Contents:
Massacre at Mystic: May 26, 1637 -- Shays' Rebellion: America's first civil war, January 25, 1787 -- Gold rush: January 24, 1848 -- Antietam: September 17, 1862 -- The homestead strike: July 6, 1892 -- Murder at the fair: the assassination of President McKinley: September 6, 1901 -- Scopes: the battle over America's soul, July 21, 1925 -- Einstein's letter: July 16, 1939 -- When America was rocked: September 9, 1956 -- Freedom summer: June 21, 1964.
Summary:
Ten acclaimed documentary filmmakers present ten pivotal moments in American history and the often unexpected changes brought about by these events.
Locations:
UJPE911 -- Norwalk Easter Public Library (Norwalk)
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