The Civil War: A Film By Ken Burns, Ep. 1 "The Cause, 1861"

 

The Civil War: A Film By Ken Burns, Ep. 1 "The Cause, 1861"

 

Product Details

• Episode 1, "The Cause, 1861"
• Synopsis: The stage is set for war as the nation begins to tear apart. Opposition by the North to slavery in the South fuels a bitter debate, and the country wrestles with conflicts between the Union and States' rights. Commanding center stage are twering figures-- Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee. From Harper's Ferry to Fort Sumter, the first chapters unfold in a conflict from which there would be no turning back.
• Original air date: September 23, 1990
• Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
• ASIN: B0033W6BYG

Item Description

The stage is set for war as the nation begins to tear apart. Opposition by the North to slavery in the South fuels a bitter debate, and the country wrestles with conflicts in between the Union and States' rights. Commanding center stage are twering figures-- Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Ulysses S. ... Grant and Robert E. Lee. From Harper's Ferry to Fort Sumter, the first chapters unfold in a conflict from which there would be no turning back.

• Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
• Original air date: September 23, 1990
• Network: PBS

Customer Reviews

Even if you turned down the sound and just watched the pictures for 10 hours, this would still be the best documentary ever made about the Civil War. The photographs that Ken Burns has found and the way he uses them tell the stories in ways never done before. Add to that superb narration, excellent voice acting (including Sam Waterston, Morgan Freeman, Jason Robards, and many more), engaging historians, and a perfect soundtrack and this series is a must see. This is Ken Burns at his best. It's not perfect, and there are a few inaccuracies, but the power and emotion that is drawn out through this series is something everyone should experience.

This is a great series for everyone from high school students to adults that think they know history. My English husband is fascinated with American history and has learned quite a lot about our country thanks to Ken Burns. This is one of our favorites.

 

The Civil War: A Film By Ken Burns, Ep. 1 "The Cause, 1861"

 

Rating: 4.5