The duel

The duel

DVD - 2000

On the morning of July 11, 1804, Alexander Hamilton was fatally wounded in a duel by Aaron Burr in the culminating act of a political war that had lasted for more than a decade. The rivals' final encounter in Weehauken ruined Burr's career and changed the fate of a nation.

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Subjects
Hamilton, Alexander, > 1757-1804.
Burr, Aaron, > 1756-1836.
Burr-Hamilton Duel, Weehawken, N.J., 1804.
Dueling > History.
Documentary television programs.
Biographical television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genres
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Published
[Alexandria, VA] : PBS Home Video 2000.
Language
English
Corporate Authors
PBS Home Video, Oregon Public Broadcasting
Corporate Authors
PBS Home Video (-), Oregon Public Broadcasting
Other Authors
Carl Byker (-), Mitch Wilson, David Mrazek, 1963-, Linda Hunt, 1945-, René Auberjonois, 1940-, Brian Dennehy
Physical Description
1 videodisc (DVD) (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Audience
Not rated.
Production Credits
Co-producer, David Mrazek ; director of photography, Mitch Wilson ; editor, Stosh Jarecki ; music, David Vanacore.
ISBN
9781608834655
Contents unavailable.
Review by Library Journal Review

The Duel is as much about the two men who participated on July 11, 1804, in what may be the most famous duel in American history as it is about the tragic event itself. Alexander Hamilton, a poor immigrant, rose to play a pivotal role in the creation of the Constitution and the development of American capitalism. Aaron Burr, wealthy and privileged, eschewed a career in the family business (religion) and instead went from soldier to lawyer to politician. Hamilton and Burr had opposing political and personal views, which saw them in conflict over senate races, an electoral college ballot, and character issues. The Duel effectively uses reenactments, interviews with historians and scholars, and narration by Oscar-winning actress Linda Hunt to relate the history, background, and events leading to that fateful morning. It will be of interest to students, history aficionados, and general viewers.-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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