The war that made America

Stange, Eric, 1953- (Added Author). Loeterman, Ben. (Added Author). Greene, Graham, 1952- (Added Author). Keane, Brian. (Added Author). Spy Pond Productions. (Added Author). WQED Multimedia. (Added Author). PBS Home Video (Added Author).

Summary: "This dramatic documentary, with full scale battles, elaborate sets, and a large cast, tells the fascinating story of three world powers - England, France and an alliance of Native American nations - whose struggles planted the seeds for the American Revolution. A central figure is George Washington, then a brash and ambitious young officer in his twenties hoping to make his reputation in the British military, whose blunders actually trigger the war. The series also highlights the critical and sophisticated role of Native Americans in the conflict between the English and the French"--Container.

Record details

ISBN: 0793691281
ISBN: 9780793691289
Physical Description: videorecording
videodisc
2 videodiscs (231 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Widescreen format.
Publisher: [Alexandria, Va.] : PBS Home Video, c2006.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally produced as a 4-part documentary television miniseries in 2005. Special features: historians' footnotes for all 4 episodes (94 min. total). "Enhanced for 16x9 televisions"--Container. "PBS Home Video Plus!"--Packaging.
Formatted Contents Note:	Episode one. A country between (58 min.) / produced, directed and written by Eric Stange ; director of photography, Peter Pilafian ; edited by William A. Anderson -- episode two. Unlikely allies (58 min.) / produced, directed and written by Ben Loeterman ; director of photography, James Callanan ; edited by Peter Rhodes -- episode three. Turning the tide (58 min.) / produced, directed and written by Eric Stange ; director of photography, Peter Pilafian ; edited by William A. Anderson -- episode four. Unintended consequences (57 min.) / produced, directed and written by Ben Loeterman ; director of photography, James Callanan ; edited by Peter Rhodes.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Original music, Brian Keane.
Participant or Performer Note:	Presented by Graham Greene.
System Details Note:	DVD, region 1; 5.1 surround.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Includes limited public performance rights.
Language Note:	In English. Closed-captioned.