Bibliograph

The West, Ken Burns presents ; a film by Stephen Ives ; a co-production of Insignia Films and WETA-TV Washington, Discs 3 & 4

Type

Label

The West, Ken Burns presents ; a film by Stephen Ives ; a co-production of Insignia Films and WETA-TV Washington, Discs 3 & 4

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

The West

Medium

DVD

Oclc number

56612413

Responsibility statement

Ken Burns presents ; a film by Stephen Ives ; a co-production of Insignia Films and WETA-TV Washington

Runtime

337

Summary

Chronicles the history of the American West, starting with the first European explorations and ending with the beginning of the 20th century. Examines the impact of the white settlers on the lives of the Native Americans and the land. Also discusses the Gold Rush, the Civil War, the building of the transcontinental railroad, the battle of Little Bighorn, and the massacre at Wounded Knee

Table Of Contents

Disc 3. Eps. 4 & 5, Death runs riot (84 min.) ; The grandest enterprise under God (84 min.) -- disc 4. Eps. 6 & 7, Fight no more forever (85 min.) ; The geography of hope (84 min.)

Technique

live action

Contributor

Subject

Content