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Secrets of the Dead: Jamestown's Dark Winter DVD

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Secrets of the Dead: Jamestown's Dark Winter A team of archaeologists excavating the site of an early American colony discovers something surprising: the remains of a young woman, dating back to 1609, buried in the trash layer of a cellar. She was one of the early settlers sent over from England to Jamestown with the intention of establishing a thriving ... More
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Secrets of the Dead: Jamestown's Dark Winter

A team of archaeologists excavating the site of an early American colony discovers something surprising: the remains of a young woman, dating back to 1609, buried in the trash layer of a cellar. She was one of the early settlers sent over from England to Jamestown with the intention of establishing a thriving settlement that would enact lucrative trade systems with the local Powhatan tribe. Unfortunately, the alliance was precarious and provisions were in short supply.

As winter fell, the colony quickly crumbled. The Powhatan Indians were unwilling to help the settlers, killing anyone who ventured outside the fort to forage. Trapped behind their wooden palisades, supplies quickly dwindled - leading to tactics that were disgustingly primeval yet necessary for survival. Now, 400 years later, a cellar excavation has uncovered numerous bone fragments - all belonging to this adolescent female. More surprising than their location are the interesting cut marks on the lower jaw and front of the cranium. With the help of forensic anthropologists, the extraordinary and frightening story of this young woman comes to life.

Producer: Andreas Gutzeit, Carsten Oblaender
Executive Producer: Steve Burns
Production Company: Story House Productions; Thirteen
Production Year: 2015
Copyright Year: 2015
Director: Richard Wells
Narrator: Jay O. Sanders
Writers: Ken Chowder
Discs: 1
Subtitles: Y
Subtitle Language: English (SDH)
DVI: Y
Audio Format: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen

3 Reviews
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Deborah
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
04/12/22
Great Film
Review by Deborah on 04/12/22 review stating Great Film
I ordered this film after watching the Jamestown series. This film is a great historical value.
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Jamestown F.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Stellar acting and a fascinating story.
Review by Jamestown F. on 07/17/20 review stating Stellar acting and a fascinating story.
The woman who played Jane in the story did a phenomenal job portraying such a brave and beautiful girl. Using very few words, she was able to evoke sympathy, concern, and sorrow from me watching her tragic story. I recommend this DVD to everyone.
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Avidreader
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Jamestown for real
Review by Avidreader on 07/17/20 review stating Jamestown for real
A great telling of their experience. It is depressing in many ways because so many pf them died but it is a fascinating story that is well filmed.

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Avidreader reviewed Secrets of the Dead: Jamestown's Dark Winter DVD
5 star rating
Jamestown for real
Review by Avidreader review stating Jamestown for real
A great telling of their experience. It is depressing in many ways because so many pf them died but it is a fascinating story that is well filmed.
J
Jamestown F. reviewed Secrets of the Dead: Jamestown's Dark Winter DVD
5 star rating
Stellar acting and a fascinating story.
Review by Jamestown F. review stating Stellar acting and a fascinating story.
The woman who played Jane in the story did a phenomenal job portraying such a brave and beautiful girl. Using very few words, she was able to evoke sympathy, concern, and sorrow from me watching her tragic story. I recommend this DVD to everyone.
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Deborah reviewed Secrets of the Dead: Jamestown's Dark Winter DVD
5 star rating
Great Film
Review by Deborah review stating Great Film
I ordered this film after watching the Jamestown series. This film is a great historical value.

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