The West, Ken Burns presents ; a film by Stephen Ives ; a co-production of Insignia Films and WETA-TV Washington, Discs 1 & 2
Type
Label
The West, Ken Burns presents ; a film by Stephen Ives ; a co-production of Insignia Films and WETA-TV Washington, Discs 1 & 2
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Not rated, PBS Home Video
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
250
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 1. Ep. 1, The people (82 min.) -- disc 2. Eps. 2 & 3, Empire upon the trails (84 min.) ; The speck of the future (84 min.)
Technique
live action
Contributor
Content
Mapped to
Incoming Resources
- Has instance2