America [videorecording] : the story of us / produced by Nutopia for History ; [directed by Jenny Ash ... [et al.] ; produced by Liz Fay ... [et al.]].
Format:
[videorecording] :
Publisher:
Distributed by New Video,
Copyright Date:
c2010
Description:
3 v. (1 videodisc (DVD) per volume) (552 min.) : sd., col. with b& w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Bonus features: disc 1: additional scenes on American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, George Washington; disc 2: additional scenes on Civil War, transcontinental railroad, the Statue of Liberty, Henry Ford and the Model T. Narrator: Daniel Webb, Liev Schreiber. Originally broadcast by The History Channel in 2010.
Contents:
disc 1. Rebels -- Revolution -- Westward -- Division -- disc 2. Civil War -- Heartland -- Cities -- Boom -- disc 3. Bust -- World War II -- Superpower -- Millennium.
Summary:
"A riveting adventure of how America was invented. 'America the story of us' focuses on the people, ideas and events that built our nation, covering 400 years of America history in the most extensive and in-depth television series ever produced by History. Sharing their thoughts on the building of America, and what it means to be an American, are a world-class group of individuals including Tom Brokaw, Michael Douglas, Meryl Streep, Buzz Aldrin, Colin Powell, Donald Trump, John Legend, Melissa Etheridge, Brian Williams and more"--Container.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.