The Civil War

The Civil War: A Film By Ken Burns is a PBS produced documentary television series made in 1990 and airing in 9 separate episodes. Ken Burns, the acclaimed director in the documentary world presents an in-depth and historically accurate glimpse at the darkest war in American history. The series takes viewers back in time like no other, back when the North fought and won to keep people free and the nation together. By using interviews with the experts and dissecting photographs and art as much as it does retel historical cause and effect, this document goes above and beyond like no other, becoming the most intriguing exposé on the most deadly war America has endured. The series was a complete success, becoming the most viewed PBS documentary ever and also winning dozens of awards (including 2 Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a Peabody Award, a People's Choice Award and several others). The voice talents are also impressive, employing the likes of David McCullough, Morgan Freeman, Arthur Miller, and Sam Waterston. MORE