The Founding Of America DVD Collection

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The Founding Of America DVD

The inspiring early days of America – the personalities, the battles, the bravery, the losses, and even the romance – spring to life in spellbinding detail in this sweeping 14-DVD set from A&E Home Video.

FOUNDING FATHERS and FOUNDING BROTHERS examine the relationships of the very human men who risked their fortunes and lives for independence. THE REVOLUTION recounts great battles, devastating losses, and miraculous victories. BEN FRANKLIN and BENEDICT ARNOLD: A QUESTION OF HONOR look at the critical roles played by both men--one a hero, the other a traitor--while WASHINGTON THE WARRIOR and THE CROSSING pay tribute to the soul-stirring leadership of our first president.

With performances by Kelsey Grammar, Aidan Quinn, and Jeff Daniels, rare archival material, and commentary by leading historians, THE FOUNDING OF AMERICA presents historical programming at its comprehensive best.

DVD Features “History in the Making: The Revolution”; Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes; Behind-the-Scenes "History in the Making"; “Declaration of Independence” episode of SAVE OUR HISTORY; “The Many Faces of Ben Franklin”; Timeline; Anecdotes; Quotes; List of Innovations and Inventions; Benedict Arnold: Triumph and Treason (50-minute Biography episode); Cast Biographies/Filmographies

• Disc 1: Founding Fathers Vol 1: Rebels With A Cause / Taking Liberties Gain a fascinating, engagingly intimate glimpse behind the iconic images on the marble busts and the noble faces gazing out from our dollar bills and pocket change. This disc contains the episodes “Rebels with a Cause” and “Taking Liberties”
• Disc 2: Founding Fathers Vol 2: You Say You Want A Revolution? / A Healthy Constitution Gain a fascinating, engagingly intimate glimpse behind the iconic images on the marble busts and the noble faces gazing out from our dollar bills and pocket change. This disc contains the episodes “You Say You Want A Revolution” and “Healthy Constitution”
• Disc 3: Founding Brothers Vol 1: A More Perfect Union Based on Joseph Ellis's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, FOUNDING BROTHERS examines six moments when the collisions and collusions of these towering figures left an indelible imprint on the nation. This disc contains part 1 “A More Perfect Union”
• Disc 4: Founding Brothers Vol 2: Evolution of a Revolution Based on Joseph Ellis's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, FOUNDING BROTHERS examines six moments when the collisions and collusions of these towering figures left an indelible imprint on the nation. This disc contains part 2 “Evolution of a Revolution”
• Disc 5: The American Revolution: The Conflict Ignites / 1776 / Washington and Arnold
  THE CONFLICT IGNITES: Before the “shot heard around the world,” better known as the Battle at Old North Bridge, the conflict that erupted into the American Revolutionary War began as a war of ideas.
  1776: George Washington, Ethan Allen, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson shaped history.
  WASHINGTON AND ARNOLD: Following defeats in New York and Long Island, Washington musters a few scattered militiamen.
• Disc 6: The American Revolution: The World At War / England's Last Chance / Birth Of The Republic
  THE WORLD AT WAR: The Continental Army suffers through a bitter winter at Valley Forge, but the time isn't completely wasted, as the soldiers are trained into a superior army.
  ENGLAND’S LAST CHANCE: Benedict Arnold is exposed for treason and escapes to Britain where the war is fought on the high seas.
  BIRTH OF A REPUBLIC: A final look at what happened to the lives of the key figures in the American Revolution.
• Disc 7: The Revolution: Episodes 1-4 Through cinematic recreations, intimate biographical investigations, and provocative political, military, and economic analysis, HISTORY™ breathes new life into one of the most pivotal periods in American history. This disc contains episodes 1-4 “Boston, Bloody Boston,” “Rebelling to Revolution,” “Declaring Independence,” and “American Crisis”
• Disc 8: The Revolution: Episodes 5-7 Through cinematic recreations, intimate biographical investigations, and provocative political, military, and economic analysis, HISTORY™ breathes new life into one of the most pivotal periods in American history. This disc contains episodes 5-7 “Path to World War,” “Forging an Army,” and “Treason & Betrayal”
• Disc 9: The Revolution: Episodes 8-10 Through cinematic recreations, intimate biographical investigations, and provocative political, military, and economic analysis, HISTORY™ breathes new life into one of the most pivotal periods in American history. This disc contains episodes 8-10 “The War Heads South,” “Hornet’s Nest,” and “The End Game.”
• Disc 10: The Revolution: Episodes 11-13 / Bonus Through cinematic recreations, intimate biographical investigations, and provocative political, military, and economic analysis, HISTORY™ breathes new life into one of the most pivotal periods in American history. This disc contains episodes 11-13 “Becoming a Nation,” “Road to the Presidency,” and “A President and his Revolution.”
  DVD Features: “History in the Making: The Revolution” Behind the Scenes Featurette
• Disc 11: Washington The Warrior Featuring stunning location footage, gripping re-enactments, and candid interviews with historical and military experts, HISTORY™ narrates one man's epic journey to greatness – and the birth of a nation.
  DVD Features: Behind-the-Scenes "History in the Making"
• Disc 12: Ben Franklin A fresh, down-to-earth, informative look at one of America's most essential human monuments.
  DVD Features: “Declaration of Independence” episode of SAVE OUR HISTORY; “The Many Faces of Ben Franklin” Making-of Featurette; Timeline; Anecdotes; Quotes; List of Innovations & Inventions
• Disc 13: Benedict Arnold: A Question of Honor Aidan Quinn stars as the infamous traitor in this riveting true story of a man trapped between his nation and his heart. DVD Features: Benedict Arnold: Triumph and Treason (50 minute Biography episode); Behind-the-Scenes Featurette; Aidan Quinn Biography/Filmography; Kelsey Grammer Biography/Filmography
• Disc 14: The Crossing Jeff Daniels stars as General George Washington in this acclaimed film dramatizing the turning point of the Revolutionary War.
  DVD Features: Behind-the-Scenes Featurette; Jeff Daniels Biography/Filmography; Roger Rees Biography/Filmography; Historical Quotes

John Adams Miniseries

Chronicles the life and career of statesman Adams, from the Boston Massacre to his son's presidency.

The characters of the America Revolution include George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams, but none may have been more instrumental in independence than John Adams. In this HBO® original miniseries, see the important role he played.

From loyal subject to key player in the first Continental Congress, his clout as lawyer, advisor, and eventually President is impressive. Discover how Adams struggled with the decision to rebel against the British crown and the council that his wife Abigail provided in some of his most trying moments. See the events that shaped the course of American history, including the Boston Tea Party, the Revolutionary War, and eventually Adams's ascension to the Presidency. Follow his political and personal struggles.

Academy Award® nominees Paul Giamatti (Sideways, Cinderella Man) and Laura Linney (Kinsey, The Exorcism of Emily Rose) head an all star cast that includes Tom Wilkinson (In The Bedroom), David Morse (Disturbia), and Danny Huston (The Proposition).