Product Details

• Actors: Avery Brooks, Blythe Danner, Campbell Scott, Sam Waterston, Dianne Wiest
• Directors: Jr. Philip Kunhardt, Philip Kunhardt III, Peter W. Kunhardt
• Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: PBS
• DVD Release Date: February 15, 2005
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B0006Z2L8S
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,809 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

This documentary celebrates the 200th anniversary of the white house with a look at th stories both public and private that have unfolded within its walls. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 02/15/2005 Starring: Hosted By Martin Sheen Run time: 60 minutes Rating: Nr

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Place of Business and a Home, July 17, 2007

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This review is from: Echoes From the White House: A Celebration of the Bicentennial of America's Mansion [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Whether for private home use or for public teaching, ECHOES OF THE WHITE HOUSE is a sterling reincarnation of over 200 years of the history of the structure and inhabitants of the Presidential Mansion as told in the actual words of former Presidents, First Ladies,Servants and Visitors.

A-List actors such as Sam Waterston, Dianne Wiest,Blythe Danner and more recreate the people and events that built and rebuilt the historic structure.Did you know that The White House was rebuilt/renovated four times? Andrew Jackson actually opened it to the public 24 hours a day! Truman saw the house nearly collapse when a "big and grand" servant walked across the sagging floor boards of The Oval Office! Coolidge built a solarium ushering in the first "private space" for the First Family.

Tony Award winning composer Michael Starobin has created wonderful and gentle Americana melodies performed on guitar, piano and orchestra to underscore this 60 minute PBS video. Highly recommended for all ages.