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Ken Burns Presents The West (Boxed Set) [VHS] | ![Ken Burns Presents The West (Boxed Set) [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GC018G6KL._SL160_.jpg) | Directors: Stephen Ives, Ken Burns
Studio: PBS Home Video Time-Life Video
Category: Video
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Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 3770
Format: Box set, Black White, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 9
Running Time: 750 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 7.4 x 4.2
ISBN: 078061352X
UPC: 794054547337
EAN: 9786304209905
ASIN: 6304209908
Theatrical Release Date: 1996
Release Date: September 24, 1996
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Since its premiere on PBS in September 1996, IThe West/I has rightfully assumed its place as a milestone event in television history, and remains the single most ambitious and authoritative audio-visual history of the American West. Spanning centuries but focusing primarily on the period of 1800 to 1915, when America was virtually redefined by westward expansion, this outstanding 12.5-hour film is itself a triumphant effort to redefine Americans' collective understanding of the West and its impact on national identity. Directed by Stephen Ives and executive produced by Ken Burns (IThe Civil War/I, IBaseball/I, IJazz/I), the film follows the theory adopted by previous Ken Burns productions--namely, that "history is biography"--and unfolds through a wealth of personal anecdote and intimate documentation.p The film's lasting achievement is its interweaving of the two distinct threads of western history--the triumph of westward expansion from the urban areas of the East, and the tragic dispossession of the Native Americans who had populated North America for thousands of years. Where previous historical perspectives tended to emphasize one direction or the other, IThe West/I (written by Geoffrey C. Ward and Dayton Duncan) achieves a delicate balance, illustrating how nearly every story of pioneering idealism was countered by incidents of tragic loss and suffering.p Brilliantly narrated by Peter Coyote, the series gains further depth and authority through interviews with more than 75 historians and experts. Foremost among them is N. Scott Momaday, scholar, historian, and Kiowa Indian, whose contribution to the series is deeply affecting. Other experts include historians Richard White, Patricia Nelson Limerick, and Stephen Ambrose; writers Michael Dorris and Maxine Hong Kingston; Lakota descendant Charlotte Black Elk; former Texas governor Ann Richards; and many others. When viewed in its entirety, this outstanding, truly epic documentary combines all of its separate episodes to form an emotionally involving narrative of astonishing depth and unprecedented accuracy. To say that IThe West/I is essential viewing would be an understatement; this film should be considered mandatory to any balanced awareness of America's turbulent and glorious westward movement. I--Jeff Shannon/I
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 best of the west! July 20, 2010
gary baxley (missouri)
any ken burns films are researched well and top notch.in my book his productions are 100% satisfying and often i watch them about 3 times a year.all of them.the civil war series got me started on pbs,but without the commericials and all its some fine watching uninterupted.i continue to seek anything he is associated with.the west.....excellant all way around...i only wish it would go on..and on...and on!i've ordered all my dvd's and cd's here on amazon...can't go wrong for me here!
A MUST SHOW IN ALL SCHOOLS June 21, 2010
J Picasso (Los Angeles, CA)
Just the truth. The most fair report of the History of the country that has been overlooked. Puts our view of today's immigration issues in perspective. Truly ironic to discover that the Custer's troops were mostly non-English speaking immigrants trying to chase the Native indigeneous people from their land.
..... ran out of words ...... hats off .... for KEN BURNS February 10, 2010
ESTEBAN POSADA DUQUE (Medellín, Colombia)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
...... a privilege ..... to own such well done .... films .... ¡ perfect ! .... ¡ impecable ! ..... a master's work..... don't hesitate to own it ...
GREAT ORDER February 6, 2010
C. Mercer (california)
bought as a christmas present, quick shipping, good price
br /present was enjoyed
br /thanks i always enjoy amazon for books, dvds and cds
"The West" by Ken Burns January 30, 2010
Pat (Northern Minnesota)
Excellent VCR series, beautiful music and videos, fascinating, extremely informative way to study American NAI history.
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