Ken Burn's film of the American Civil War is easily the finest documentary I have ever seen. It is incredible in it's depth and at over 11 hours in length expansive in its scope. The film spans a number of episodes originally made for PBS network but its pace and storytelling never flag.
These episodes are quite amazing for the fact that these stories are told largely through the use of historical diaries, letters (read by actors) and still pictures of the time. Thankfully the filmmakers never resort to the use of historical recreations.
Highlights for me include the Sullivan Balou letter (letter from a civil war soldier to his wife) and the appearances of historian Shelby Foote.
Features some great voice talent including Jason Robards, Morgan Freeman and many others, along with the wonderful narration by David McCullough.
Very accessible for those with limited familiarity of the subject but also engrossing for those quite familiar with the material.
These episodes are quite amazing for the fact that these stories are told largely through the use of historical diaries, letters (read by actors) and still pictures of the time. Thankfully the filmmakers never resort to the use of historical recreations.
Highlights for me include the Sullivan Balou letter (letter from a civil war soldier to his wife) and the appearances of historian Shelby Foote.
Features some great voice talent including Jason Robards, Morgan Freeman and many others, along with the wonderful narration by David McCullough.
Very accessible for those with limited familiarity of the subject but also engrossing for those quite familiar with the material.