Lewis & Clark - The Journey of the Corps of Discovery
starring: Hal Holbrook, Adam Arkin, Murphy Guyer, Sam Waterston, Matthew Broderick
directed by: Ken Burns
directed by: Ken Burns
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Studio: Paramount Home VideoRelease Date: 10/20/2005Director: Ken Burns
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Another reliably well-crafted, generally engrossing documentary from Ken Burns, Lewis & Clark employs the director's now-familiar approach to his subjects, from its elegant juxtaposition of period illustrations and portraits against newly filmed footage of historic sites to Burns's repertory of accomplished actors to provide gravitas for quotes from the key figures. Granted the formula has become familiar enough to allow parody, but Burns knows how to invest his historical investigations with movement and drama, making this four-hour journey a worthwhile trip.
As narrated by Hal Holbrook, Dayton Duncan's script explicates the agenda presented by Thomas Jefferson to Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, placing it in the context of the young country's gamble in Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase, and the expedition's goals for opening the West. While preserving the heroic scale of the undertaking, Burns also finds time to delve into the politics of the venture and the disparate personalities of the two explorers; in particular, Duncan and Burns look at the career of Lewis, the presidential protégé, his moody demeanor, and hisuntimely death. The film also looks beyond its titular leaders to examine the personalities of their corps of soldiers, their boatmen, and the Indians they met and depended on, most notably their female Shosone guide, Sacagawea. --Sam Sutherland
Studio: Paramount Home VideoRelease Date: 10/20/2005Director: Ken Burns
Amazon.com essential video:
Another reliably well-crafted, generally engrossing documentary from Ken Burns, Lewis & Clark employs the director's now-familiar approach to his subjects, from its elegant juxtaposition of period illustrations and portraits against newly filmed footage of historic sites to Burns's repertory of accomplished actors to provide gravitas for quotes from the key figures. Granted the formula has become familiar enough to allow parody, but Burns knows how to invest his historical investigations with movement and drama, making this four-hour journey a worthwhile trip.
As narrated by Hal Holbrook, Dayton Duncan's script explicates the agenda presented by Thomas Jefferson to Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, placing it in the context of the young country's gamble in Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase, and the expedition's goals for opening the West. While preserving the heroic scale of the undertaking, Burns also finds time to delve into the politics of the venture and the disparate personalities of the two explorers; in particular, Duncan and Burns look at the career of Lewis, the presidential protégé, his moody demeanor, and hisuntimely death. The film also looks beyond its titular leaders to examine the personalities of their corps of soldiers, their boatmen, and the Indians they met and depended on, most notably their female Shosone guide, Sacagawea. --Sam Sutherland
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- Lewis and Clark Rediscovered
I purchased this as a gift after watching it myself. I loved the narration and cinematography. I felt like I was there with Lewis and Clark enduring the excitement and hardships of their expedition. I would highly recommend this to anyone of any age. They should have had these
dvds when I was in school, I probably would have paid more attention in History class!!!
Rating: - Short Review
Here's a short review.....
Do you want to learn about Lewis and Clark?
If you said yes then get this movie.
If you said no, then why are you here?
P.S.
I loved it.....
Rating: - An Essential for any Lewis & Clark Buff.
This video is essential for anyone who has read either the Journals of L&C, or one of the many accounts of their Journey of Discovery.This film does for the L&C expedition what the movie Ten Commandments did for the biblical story of the Exodus.It leaves you with images to go with all you have read;you could say that it fills in the gaps between what you have read and your imagination.The voice of Hal Holbrook puts it over the top in my book!
Rating: - Exceptional documentary
I am thoroughly enjoying this documentary history of the Lewis and Clark expedition.The photography is beautiful; the narrative is perfect: gripping,informative, and enlightening.I have not been disappointed a single moment.Only superlatives come to mind.Another remarkable Ken Burns achievement.
Rating: - Simply.....incredible
Ever since I watched this program on PBS a few years back, it has haunted my dreams and I can't stop thinking about it! If only kids in school today could learn about this voyage the way it really happened (or other historical events the way this is done), we'd have alot more kids interested in getting educated, period. I am so greatful for people like Burns who teach history the way it should be taught, and only regret that I only knew the watered down version they teach in grade school.
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- Lewis and Clark RediscoveredI purchased this as a gift after watching it myself. I loved the narration and cinematography. I felt like I was there with Lewis and Clark enduring the excitement and hardships of their expedition. I would highly recommend this to anyone of any age. They should have had these
dvds when I was in school, I probably would have paid more attention in History class!!!
- Short ReviewHere's a short review.....
Do you want to learn about Lewis and Clark?
If you said yes then get this movie.
If you said no, then why are you here?
P.S.
I loved it.....
- An Essential for any Lewis & Clark Buff.This video is essential for anyone who has read either the Journals of L&C, or one of the many accounts of their Journey of Discovery.This film does for the L&C expedition what the movie Ten Commandments did for the biblical story of the Exodus.It leaves you with images to go with all you have read;you could say that it fills in the gaps between what you have read and your imagination.The voice of Hal Holbrook puts it over the top in my book!
- Exceptional documentaryI am thoroughly enjoying this documentary history of the Lewis and Clark expedition.The photography is beautiful; the narrative is perfect: gripping,informative, and enlightening.I have not been disappointed a single moment.Only superlatives come to mind.Another remarkable Ken Burns achievement.
- Simply.....incredibleEver since I watched this program on PBS a few years back, it has haunted my dreams and I can't stop thinking about it! If only kids in school today could learn about this voyage the way it really happened (or other historical events the way this is done), we'd have alot more kids interested in getting educated, period. I am so greatful for people like Burns who teach history the way it should be taught, and only regret that I only knew the watered down version they teach in grade school.
... Read More
