The Century-America's Time (Boxed Set) [VHS] | ![The Century-America's Time (Boxed Set) [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515BS2DS7PL._SL160_.jpg) | Actors: Linda Hunt, Peter Jennings, John Aaron, Harold Agnew, Steve Allen
Studio: ABC News
Category: Video
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Seller: Easter Seals Goodwill Books
Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 943
Format: Box set, Black White, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 6
Running Time: 720 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 6.7 x 4.3
ISBN: 630529173X
UPC: 760894001384
EAN: 9786305291732
ASIN: 630529173X
Theatrical Release Date: 1998
Release Date: March 23, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Covering the entire 20th century in one video series is an ambitious project, but one that Peter Jennings and ABC News are up to. In IThe Century: America's Time/I, a 12-part documentary on six videotapes that is a companion to the book of the same name, Jennings guides us through a century of technology and advancement like no other. As he says in his introduction to episode 1, "Seeds of Change," "Unlike previous centuries where leadership was defined by royalty and other rulers, the 20th century more than any other was shaped by the will and actions of the common man." The series is a sweeping presentation of the United States of the 1900s and tries to encompass a mind-boggling amount of history. And while at moments the videos may leave you longing for more, Jennings does an excellent job of creating smooth segues between disparate pieces. p The first episode, for instance, begins with the influx of immigrants at the turn of the century and touches on Jim Crow laws, moving pictures, planes, Henry Ford, the sinking of the USS IMaine/I, child labor, suffragettes, the Panama Canal, imperialism, and more, right up to the beginning of World War I. The archival footage is stunning and interviews with historians, veterans, journalists, POWs, politicians, authors, celebrities, and common people help bring the past to life again. Mickey Spillane discusses the speakeasies of the 1920s; Dennis Hopper talks about IEasy Rider/I in the '60s; Tom Wolfe reads from IThe Bonfire of the Vanities/I for the episode on the '80s. Eudora Welty, E.L. Doctorow, Martin Scorsese, John Updike, Pat Buchanan, Oliver Stone, Stephen E. Ambrose, among many others, lend their voices to this documentary. Yet, despite the great names, at times the pictures and people are allowed to speak for themselves, without intrusive narration--the stark images of the IChallenger/I explosion or the sad words of a political activist mourning the death of his partner to AIDS are more powerful because of it. This chronological tale (with the exception of the last episode, "Then and Now," which is arranged thematically) is an insightful and poignant reminder of all the marvels--and tragedies--of America in the 20th century. I--Jenny Brown/I
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 Super set! June 15, 2010
T. Steinkamp (Belvidere, IL United States)
This is a great series and invaluable if you are an educator. My only regret (and question) is why don't they convert it to DVD format?
The Century - America's Time March 15, 2010
Disappointed (United States)
This set is a very helpful resource to my collection of materials that I use in my classroom. The vendor's description of the product was right on target.
Exceptional January 30, 2010
Valerie A. Lutzen (Mequon, WI)
We recorded this series when it was televised several years ago. We decided to get the whole collection minus commercials. We are definitely glad we took this route. It was worth seeing it again. I wish it was on DVD since VHS is becoming obsolete. This is definitely a keeper in the library.
VHS BOXED SET June 11, 2009
Virginia S. Warner (Canton,Ohio)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The VHS tapes are of real good quality just as the seller described. They were delivered promptly and shipped securely so no damage would come to them. I will buy from this seller again and recommend him to anyone. We had great communication through-out the transaction. Very satisfied.
Please put this on DVD! It is a must. May 12, 2009
Happy in New Mexico (Santa Fe)
My students actually applaud at the end of each episode. It has the personal touch that brings history alive as well as being complete and balanced. Please put this on DVD! My school's VHS set is wearing out.
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