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Ken Burns: The Civil War DVD & Blu-ray

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Item #: WB6532
The original Emmy® Award-winning nine-part series is now digitally restored to achieve the highest definition for optimal picture quality.  This six-disc set includes over two hours of new bonus materials including Making the Civil War: 25 Years Later, Complete High Definition Shelby Foote Interviews, Restoring The Civil War, Additional Interviews, and more!
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The original Emmy® Award-winning nine-part series is now digitally restored to achieve the highest definition for optimal picture quality.  This six-disc set includes over two hours of new bonus materials including Making the Civil War: 25 Years Later, Complete High Definition Shelby Foote Interviews, Restoring The Civil War, Additional Interviews, and more!

The Civil War, the Emmy® Award-winning nine-part series from Ken Burns, is now fully restored to high definition, achieving the optimal picture quality originally intended. This six-disc collector's set also features over two hours of new bonus video.

Hailed as a film masterpiece and landmark in historical storytelling, Ken Burns's epic documentary brings to life America's most destructive - and defining - conflict. Here is the saga of celebrated generals and ordinary soldiers, a heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one.

Bonus Material includes…
16-Page Collector's Booklet

Special Features
Making The Civil War: 25 Years Later
Restoring The Civil War
Complete High Definition Shelby Foote Interviews
Additional Interviews
Special Features are not rated

Producer: Ken Burns, Ric Burns
Production Company: Florentine Films
Copyright Year: 1990
Rating: TV-PG
Director: Ken Burns
Narrator: David McCullough
Actors: Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards, Morgan Freeman
Talent: Sam Waterson, Morgan Freeman, Garrison Keillor
Writers: Geoffrey C. Ward, Ric Burns, Ken Burns
Number of Discs: 6
Length: 700 minutes
Subtitled: Y
Subtitle Languages: English (SDH)
Language Track: English
Audio Format: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen

193 Reviews
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MARVIN
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5.0 star rating
02/29/24
Civil war
Review by MARVIN on 02/29/24 review stating Civil war
Excellent
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JANET
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5.0 star rating
02/28/24
Ken Burns: The Civil War
Review by JANET on 02/28/24 review stating Ken Burns: The Civil War
Enjoyed the series the first time I watched on TV. Having my own copy, I can watch and discover things I missed.
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Mary
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
01/30/24
best movie
Review by Mary on 01/30/24 review stating best movie
this is so far the best books i have even seen years even my kids and my husband likes this one im sorry for the death of the women and very good infomational
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Charles
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5.0 star rating
12/03/23
The documentary provided details of
Review by Charles on 12/03/23 review stating The documentary provided details of
The documentary provided details of that conflict that previously had not been discussed.
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GILLIAN
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5.0 star rating
10/09/23
Watch it again. It is
Review by GILLIAN on 10/09/23 review stating Watch it again. It is
Watch it again. It is magnificent .
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Benigno
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5.0 star rating
08/21/23
Ken Burns: The Civil Waer
Review by Benigno on 08/21/23 review stating Ken Burns: The Civil Waer
Excellent
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Timothy
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5.0 star rating
06/08/23
had the original tape series,
Review by Timothy on 06/08/23 review stating had the original tape series,
had the original tape series, they finally wore out, had them from 1995. The greatest gift were my phone calls with Mr.Foote, as I and him were firm believers that it was the Civil War that brought this country together. Hoping I do not wear out the dvds.
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JERRY
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5.0 star rating
06/06/23
Glad to have this in
Review by JERRY on 06/06/23 review stating Glad to have this in
Glad to have this in my collection
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Geoff
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5.0 star rating
11/01/22
The Civil War
Review by Geoff on 11/01/22 review stating The Civil War
Seen is before but needed it in DVD form.
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Daniel
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5.0 star rating
10/27/22
Even better on Blu-Ray
Review by Daniel on 10/27/22 review stating Even better on Blu-Ray
Ive owned Ken Burns The Civil War on DVD for some time now and watch the entire series frequently; however, having recently purchased it on Blu-Ray makes it even more enjoyable. Love it!
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Donna
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5.0 star rating
10/11/22
Great representation of this particular
Review by Donna on 10/11/22 review stating Great representation of this particular
Great representation of this particular historical event.
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David
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5.0 star rating
10/05/22
Really Fair and Balanced
Review by David on 10/05/22 review stating Really Fair and Balanced
Really Fair and Balanced
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Sue C.
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5.0 star rating
07/29/22
Ken Burns The Civil War - USA 1881-1885.
Review by Sue C. on 07/29/22 review stating Ken Burns The Civil War - USA 1881-1885.
We are enjoying this history of the Civil War as it has many notations about the reasons this happened as well as the many struggles Pres. Lincoln had during this period of time. There were many battles that were just slaughters of men on both sides of the war, needless death, but were handled very expertly and I didnt find this disturbing visually only in the sense of the loss of life. A great deal of thought and planning went into this production and it helped me to better understand our nation as a whole. I would recommend this to anyone who is a history buff or to those who wish to know more about the struggles this country endured as it grew into the country it has become. One has a better understanding of where we are today in looking back to this period of Americas history. So glad we purchased this Ken Burns The Civil War. Thanks PBS
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Sherri
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5.0 star rating
06/21/22
Watched so much we had to replace the DVDs.
Review by Sherri on 06/21/22 review stating Watched so much we had to replace the DVDs.
Ken Burns is amazing and this program about the Civil War doesnt disappoint. This DVD set was actually replacing another set of DVDs for our public library. Several of the DVDs wore out from so much play. Highly recommend this program and actually anything else by Ken Burns.
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John
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5.0 star rating
04/28/22
excellant
Review by John on 04/28/22 review stating excellant
excellant
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Cathy
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5.0 star rating
04/27/22
Masterful presentation of the Civil War.
Review by Cathy on 04/27/22 review stating Masterful presentation of the Civil War.
Masterful presentation of the Civil War. He created a clear and heart rendering picture of soldier's lives and their daily struggles. Letters from soldiers to loved ones will pull at your heartstrings. Descriptions of the battles and casualties will make you shake your head in disbelief as Burns introduces a documentary style that continues to be copied today.
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G.W.Paul
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5.0 star rating
04/26/22
Awesome series, had the original
Review by G.W.Paul on 04/26/22 review stating Awesome series, had the original
Awesome series, had the original VCS tape
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Rosalind
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5.0 star rating
04/13/22
Love all of Ken Burns
Review by Rosalind on 04/13/22 review stating Love all of Ken Burns
Love all of Ken Burns productions and it's great to get them all in one place
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PETER
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5.0 star rating
03/21/22
Quality and Truth
Review by PETER on 03/21/22 review stating Quality and Truth
Ken and Lynn make the Best Movies ever made, and whats most important they tell you the truth.
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Betty
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5.0 star rating
12/29/21
An outstanding film
Review by Betty on 12/29/21 review stating An outstanding film
My family really enjoyed watching Ken Burns The Civil War. I learned so much more about our history during that period than what was taught in school. I want my grandchildren to view it. It would help them get a better understanding of the causes leading up to this war.

"If better use has ever been made of television, I have not seen it and do not expect to see better until Ken Burns turns his prodigious talents to his next project." - George Will, Syndicated Columnist


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Jacquy reviewed Ken Burns: The Civil War DVD & Blu-ray
5 star rating
the civil war,it turned history
Review by Jacquy review stating the civil war,it turned history
I still feel sorry for those guys who where at the civil war and all those women who pass through that terrible war. that documentary shows all sides of the civil war. its so accurate and well done.
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Charlie reviewed Ken Burns: The Civil War DVD & Blu-ray
5 star rating
If Ken Burns name is on it, it is GOOD!!
Review by Charlie review stating If Ken Burns name is on it, it is GOOD!!
I have the video tapes of the series, but the DVDs are much better. I also have the book cd of the series. They are excellant additions to the DVDs!!!
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Sa reviewed Ken Burns: The Civil War DVD & Blu-ray
5 star rating
Civil War
Review by Sa review stating Civil War
This program we have viewed on TV and enjoyed it enough to want to purchase it. It is intended as a Christmas gift for my husband, so it will not be opened until then.

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