Revolution, The - The Series
A&E (2006)
Documentary
In Collection
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IMDB   6.6
10 hr 0 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR
American Revolution
Revolutionary War
War of Independence
George Washington
Nicholas Barber Lord North
John D. Bert Alexander Hamilton
Dana Bogdanski British Officer / Colonial Militiaman
Mark Collins George Washington
Jason Daniel Audette Thomas Jefferson
Edward Herrmann Narrator
Kevin Hershberger Continental Soldier
Paul Hutchins Continental Soldier
Zachary Hutchins Continental Drummer
Darrell James Joseph Reed
James Karcher
Director
Peter Schnall
Producer Melanie J. Elin
Linda Beck

A 13-Part Series Showcasing the Personal Stories Behind America's Fight for Independence.

They came of age in a new world of intoxicating and innovative ideas about human and civil rights, diverse economic systems, and self-government. In a few short years, these men and women would transform themselves into architects of the future through the building of a new nation unlike any that had ever come before.

From the roots of the rebellion and the signing of the Declaration of Independence to victory on the battlefield at Yorktown and the adoption of The United States Constitution, The Revolution tells he remarkable story of this important era in history. Venturing beyond the conventional list of generals and politicians, The History Channel introduces the full range of individuals who helped shape this great conflict, including some of the war's most influential unsung heroes.

Through cinematic recreations, intimate biographical investigations, and provocative political, military, and economic analysis, The Revolution breathes new life into one of the most pivotal periods in American history.
Episodes
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    6/4/2006  1.  Boston, Bloody Boston
Controversies and conflicts leading to war include the Stamp Act riots, the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party.
Director:  Alexander Emmert 
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    6/11/2006  2.  Rebellion to Revolution
Recalling the appointment of George Washington as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army; and the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, during the seige of Boston.
Director:  Alexander Emmert 
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    6/18/2006  3.  Declaring Independence
Dark and devastating struggles quickly challenge the 1776 independence of America.
Director:  Alexander Emmert 
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    6/25/2006  4.  American Crisis
General Washington gambles on a brilliant yet dangerously daring stroke to save his army and America.
Director:  Alexander Emmert 
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    7/2/2006  5.  Path to World War
America's elder statesman, Benjamin Franklin, descends on Paris to seduce the French to join the fight against their common enemy, England. British General William Howe delivers a crushing blow to George Washington's troops at the Battle of Brandywine taking Philadelphia, the American capital, as his prize. But to the north, another American general enters the spotlight--Horatio Gates defeats British General John Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga. It is this victory that convinces France to enter the fight, turning the American Revolution into a world war.
Director:  Alexander Emmert 
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    7/9/2006  6.  Forging an Army
Congress begins to question Washington's leadership; Washington rebuilds his reputation by holding back the British at the Battle of Monmouth.
Director:  Alexander Emmert 
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    7/16/2006  7.  Treason & Betrayal
General Benedict Arnold turns his back on his cause and country; Washington takes his war to the frontier.
Director:  Alexander Emmert 
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    7/23/2006  8.  The War Heads South
Failing to defeat Washington, the British turn their attention southward; siege at Charleston, S.C.
Director:  Alexander Emmert 
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    7/30/2006  9.  A Hornet's Nest
After the fall of Charleston, S.C., the Revolutionary War explodes into the Carolina backcountry.
Director:  Alexander Emmert 
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    8/6/2006  10.  The End Game
Washington faces two mutinies; the French send their fleet to America; Cornwallis moves his army to Yorktown.
Director:  Alexander Emmert 
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    8/13/2006  11.  Becoming a Nation
The American victory at Yorktown; John Adams joins Benjamin Franklin in France to negotiate the Treaty of 1783.
Director:  Alexander Emmert 
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    8/20/2006  12.  The Road to the Presidency
George Washington is called into service as the nation's first president.
Director:  Alexander Emmert 
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    8/27/2006  13.  A President and His Revolution
George Washington completes his eight-day journey from Mount Vernon to New York City for his inauguration.
Director:  Alexander Emmert 
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins  14.  Extras: Behind The Scenes Featurette
Edition Details
Series The Revolution
Distributor A&E Home Video
Release Date 12/19/2006
Packaging Custom Case
Screen Ratio Standard 1.33:1 Color
Subtitles English (Closed Captioned)
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo [CC]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 4

Features
Disc 01 History in the Making: The Revolution Behind the Scenes Featurette