America : the story of us

America The story of us

DVD - 2010

"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.

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Subjects
Historical television programs.
Documentary television programs.
United States > History.
Published
[United States] : A&E Television Networks [2010]
Language
English
Corporate Authors
History Channel (Television network), Arts and Entertainment Network
Corporate Authors
History Channel (Television network) (-), Arts and Entertainment Network
Other Authors
Jenny Ash (-), Daniel Webb, Liev Schreiber, Stuart Fox, John E. R. Hardy, Miguel D'Oliveira
Item Description
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.
Physical Description
3 volumes (1 videodisc (DVD) per volume) (552 min.) : sound, color with b& w sequences ; 4 3/4 in
Format
DVD; Dolby digital stereo.
Production Credits
Cinematography, Giulio Biccari ; editors, Simon Ardizzone ... [et al.] ; music, Stuart Fox, John E.R. Hardy, Miguel d'Oliveira.
ISBN
9781422982198
  • disc 1. Rebels
  • Revolution
  • Westward
  • Division
  • disc 2. Civil War
  • Heartland
  • Cities
  • Boom
  • disc 3. Bust
  • World War II
  • Superpower
  • Millennium.
Review by Library Journal Review

Four hundred years of American history are streamlined into this overview of a selection of historical events. Actor Liev -Schreiber's narration is considered and reflective, Popular Mechanics' James Meigs provides context for inventions such as the cotton gin and computers, and the various commentators (including Colin Powell, Tom Brokaw, and Donald Trump) speak confidently. At times, however, the celebrity commentary seems incongruous, such as P. Diddy on the qualities of the American worker or Michael Douglas talking about pilgrims and the Jamestown Colony. The rapid-fire CGI reenactments appear tailored to captivate a younger generation rather than relate specific facts. Much actual history is omitted (mostly wars, e.g., the Korean War and the War of 1812), but then this title does seem intent on presenting a story in an entertaining manner rather than documenting history. A free teacher's guide and other materials are available on the website (bit.ly/dfq0pk). All told, an interesting if flawed introduction to American history.-Denise A. Garofalo, Mount Saint Mary Coll. Lib., Newburgh, NY (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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