Customer Reviews

National Geographic's Inside the White House [VHS]

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Unusual and fascinating, follows a typical day in the White House, weaving together past and present, presidents and worker bees. My 6-year-old daughter was transfixed and so was I.

This film was very well put together. Explaining the history of the White House that has never before been documented. A must see for any history and government enthusiast!

This is a nice addition to my high school government class. It is one of the better documentaries I've seen on the White House. I recommend it for anyone interested in our Presidential home.

If you have ever been to The White House this will take you down memory lane. However what you didn't see in the tours you will get to see here. This takes you from the beginning of The White House to the Clinton Administration. It will take you where no other tours will take you in the history, Presidential Protection and the personal life of our President. So sit back and enjoy history at it's finest.

I have recently become very interested in American history and have been buying up every dvd that looks cool regarding our great nation. I was pleasantly surprised by how interesting and captivating this video is. It not only shows the ins and outs of the white house but also touches on some of our history. I found myself grabbing my laptop and everytime something peaked my interest I was googling how the white house was destroyed by fire when captured by the british in 1814. I am looking forward to the day that I can sit down and watch it again with my children. Met and exceeded my expectations. Morgan freeman was good as well (narration). Peace and chicken grease!

The only problem with this movie in my opinion is its running time. It could have also been limited to 60 minutes instead of 90 like Air Force One which is neither short nor to long and very accurate. This movie tells the history of the White House as to how Mr. George Washington decided to get it build and then afterwards the experiences of different Presidents and their families and the staff members. Also tells about the incidents and ups and downs faced by the House. Overall it is a well made informative movie but it is bit too long and to cover the length some material providing no information but only increasing the length has been introduced which could have been avoided.

If you have interest in the White House, or the Washington D.C. area in General, I suggest you purchase this video.
Outstanding..............
Tom Drumm, Hornell, NY

I use this in my social studies curriculum. My students enjoy watching itas many of them will never ge the chance to visit the White House.