Product Details

• Actors: Johnny Cash, Rosanne Cash, Little Jimmy Dickens, Loretta Lynn, Ricky Skaggs
• Format: Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 3
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Evening Star Prod
• DVD Release Date: January 24, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000CSWBMK
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,022 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

The Appalachians tells the story of the people and the land of Appalachia. The film uses interviews with ordinary people, scholars, and musicians like Loretta Lynn, Marty Stuart, Rosanne Cash, Johnny Cash and others. This 3 disc DVD also contains excerpts from a never before seen interview with Johnny Cash (July 2003). The film's original soundtrack makes this truly special.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A people's history, August 7, 2005

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P. Brown (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Appalachians (DVD)

An excellent and moving production covering the way the people and the land changed and grew and suffered at times, in part to make this entire country what it is today. History of the Irish, Scots, English, Cherokee, African-Americans, Germans and others endured during the development of the land, the growth of strong community ties, the evolution of the mining industry, as well as the birth of Country Music. Interviews with some of the legends of country music, such as Johnny Cash and Lorette Lynn, and many others of the region in many fields. A real-life portrayal of the Appalachians, which dispells some of the myths and stereotypes of people from these areas.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning documentary, August 28, 2005

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RMS "R. Mauleon" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Appalachians (DVD)

Seldom am I inspired to review documentary film - I'm usually busy criticizing them and analyzing what could make them better. After seeing the first installment of "The Appalachians" on my local public television station, I was not only moved to write, I immediately purchased the set and told my fellow music colleagues about it. This is a must for all lovers of American history, music and culture! It tells the stories of what shaped our country's heritage with such clarity and honesty, and weaves the stories so seamlessly you don't even notice the passage of time. Kudos to Mari-Lynn Evans and the production staff - this is one of the best documentaries ever!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Appalachians-The last Great place On Earth, May 15, 2009

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Matthew (Boone, North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Appalachians (DVD)

The Appalachians is a powerful documentary of the greatest geographic place and period of American history. I have watched these specials several times on PBS, and as a student of Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University, I had to watch The Appalachians in class and write research papers based on certain interest on these documentary.

You will observe the early frontier days of the Appalachians, coal mining, economic problems, and the best: Appalachian Music. Johnny Cash makes one of his last appearances with his daughter Rosanne. This collection is a great asset if you are interested in gaining more knowledge and appreciation for our heritage and culture of the Appalachians. I am purchasing a set for my library. The Appalachians book is also available as a companion to the DVD's.