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Huey Long - A Film By Ken Burns DVD

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Item #: WB5782
No one captures the American imagination quite like the Kingfish. Ken Burns' film traces Huey Long's spectacular career from the 1920s, bursting out of Louisiana under the banner "Every man a king." Archival footage depicts the charismatic builder of roads, bridges, and schools, whose brutal corruption ended in a hail of bullets. Interviews tell the stories of the people swept ... More
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No one captures the American imagination quite like the Kingfish. Ken Burns' film traces Huey Long's spectacular career from the 1920s, bursting out of Louisiana under the banner "Every man a king." Archival footage depicts the charismatic builder of roads, bridges, and schools, whose brutal corruption ended in a hail of bullets. Interviews tell the stories of the people swept up in Long's whirlwind, who still feel his impact on their lives.

Producer: Ken Burns, Richard Kilberg
Executive Producer: Ken Burns
Production Year: 1985
Copyright Year: 1985
Director: Ken Burns
Narrator: David McCullough
Writers: Geoffrey C. Ward
Number of Discs: 1
Length: 90 minutes

4 Reviews
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Kelli
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
01/22/24
Received
Review by Kelli on 01/22/24 review stating Received
Great movie
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Pat
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
01/28/21
Fabulous
Review by Pat on 01/28/21 review stating Fabulous
As a born Louisianian, and having been a baby sitter for Hueys grandchildren,, I found this DVD to be fascinating and factual.
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Cajundweeb
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Great film about a Great Politician!
Review by Cajundweeb on 07/17/20 review stating Great film about a Great Politician!
This was Ken Burns first film, which he did for Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Its very colorful, to say the least. Anyone who loves great history, especially Louisiana history should have this film in their collection!!
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Colorado M.
Anonymous User
4.0 star rating
07/17/20
Fabulous story and presentation
Review by Colorado M. on 07/17/20 review stating Fabulous story and presentation
One of the most colorful politicans of the 20th century. Another great job by Ken Burns

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Cajundweeb reviewed Huey Long - A Film By Ken Burns DVD
5 star rating
Great film about a Great Politician!
Review by Cajundweeb review stating Great film about a Great Politician!
This was Ken Burns first film, which he did for Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Its very colorful, to say the least. Anyone who loves great history, especially Louisiana history should have this film in their collection!!
P
Pat reviewed Huey Long - A Film By Ken Burns DVD
5 star rating
Fabulous
Review by Pat review stating Fabulous
As a born Louisianian, and having been a baby sitter for Hueys grandchildren,, I found this DVD to be fascinating and factual.
K
Kelli reviewed Huey Long - A Film By Ken Burns DVD
5 star rating
Received
Review by Kelli review stating Received
Great movie

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