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Ken Burns: The Civil War 2011 Commemorative Edition DVD

6 DVD Set

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2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, and Ken Burns' Emmy® Award-winning epic documentary THE CIVIL WAR is now available in a new Commemorative Edition. Digitally enhanced, it features never-before-seen interviews, commentary from Ken Burns, a 16-page collector's booklet and more. THE CIVIL WAR tells the story of a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one.

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Features & Benefits

Features:

  • Length: 660 minutes on 6 Discs
  • Stereo: Yes
  • Color: Yes
  • Subtitles: Yes
  • Production Year: 2011
  • Country Of Origin: United States

Professional Reviews:

"Heroic" - The Washington Post

"Unforgettable" - Newsweek

"TV at its best" - Variety

"Brings the American Civil War to life as no history has ever been brought to life on a screen" - The Wall Street Journal

"The Civil War is simply riveting" - TV GUIDE

Product Description

Features:

  • Length: 660 minutes on 6 Discs
  • Stereo: Yes
  • Color: Yes
  • Subtitles: Yes
  • Production Year: 2011
  • Country Of Origin: United States

Description

  • Hailed as a film masterpiece and landmark in historical storytelling, Ken Burn's epic documentary brings to life America's most destructive - and defining - conflict. With digitally enhanced images and 5.1 surround sound, here is the sage of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers, a heroic and transcendent presodent and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one.

    Commemorative Edition includes
    Bonus Disc Special Features
    - From the Archive: Shelby Foote Interviews
    - Interview with Ken Burns
    - Additional interviews: George Will, Stanley Crouch, Shelby Foote, and Jay Unger & Molly Mason

    Other Special Features
    - Commentary by Ken Burns
    - Biography Cards
    - Battlefield Maps
    - Civil War Challenges
    - 16-page collector's booklet featuring a selection of photos and battle details.

    This DVD features subtitles in English (SDH)