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Desperate Crossing: Mayflower

Keith Bartlett (Actor), Paul Drinan (Actor), Lisa Wolfinger (Director, Producer) Rated:
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4.4 out of 5 stars 106 customer reviews
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Special Features

  • Behind-the-Scenes featurette
  • Outtakes

Product Details

  • Actors: Keith Bartlett, Paul Drinan, Edward Herrmann, Jacqueline King, Chris K. Layman
  • Directors: Lisa Wolfinger
  • Writers: Rocky Collins
  • Producers: Lisa Wolfinger
  • Format: Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated:
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  • Studio: A&E Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: January 2, 2007
  • Run Time: 180 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000JU7JE6
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,554 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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5.0 out of 5 starsTerrific!
By Ken Roberts VINE VOICE on February 6, 2007
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This History Channel presentation of the pilgrims is two and a half hours of a well-known and very important part of our American history, although you may not realize how little you actually do know of these separatists and of the times they lived. In fact, it certainly is more movie than documentary and, although interspersed throughout are historians filling in the gaps, this docu-drama is as engulfing and riveting as any full-length period movie I have seen. The lives and times of these early European settlers are authentically portrayed by use of English Shakespearian actors, and the quality shows. Never have I seen any other film put flesh on the bones of the pilgrims to the extent this one does. A social history extravaganza!
The clothing, lighting, effects (especially while on the Mayflower), and, at times, even some of the speech patterns are reflected fairly accurately. I did not see the typical revisionist history so often reflected in many of today's historical depictions. They were very religious folk bent on keeping their practices, even if they had to cross the ocean to do it, and this movie shows that in no uncertain terms.
The Indian dramatization was done very well for the most part, although I would have preferred to have their speech in their original (or close to their original) language and include the use of sub-titles.
Oh well, can't have everything.
As an extra added bonus, by the way, there are a couple of short (too short!) extra's - one features the making of this extraordinary documentary, and the other has outtakes and bloopers.
For teachers and lovers of history I recommend this docu-drama very highly. A wonderful way to learn about our early American history.
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4.0 out of 5 starsNew Light on an Old Story
By J. S. Kaminski on December 13, 2006
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Most Americans know the story of the Pilgrims and Mayflower...or do they? The History Channel has done a great job here, showing us that there is more to the story than we'd been taught. For example, who knew that many of the Pilgrims had actually moved to the Netherlands for an extended period (12 years or so) before deciding to try their luck in the New World? Or that there were actually two ships (the other being called The Speedwell), but the 2nd one was left behind because it was deemed un-seaworthy? Or that the Pilgrims landed first, not at Plymouth, but on Cape Cod, only to be driven off by the Native Americans there? These facts and many others are revealed in this interesting film.

Four stars. A bit long (almost 140 minutes) but I found it worth the time!
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis is television & The History Channel at their best.
By JOHN GODFREY on November 24, 2006
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It will be worth the dvd coming out the end of January. Shown now as Thanksgiving day fare. It is really an untold story. That is, the story of the struggles of the Separatist (Pilgims) in the 13 years before the Mayflower ever sailed. That was 1607, the year the first sucessful permanent colony was established in Virginia, named after King James. England was Protestant & The Anglican Church of England was the only lawful religion. James seemed to be quite pious in that regard. Not to the Separatist, who were loyal to the king in every way except religious. They printed tracts & even accused the King of popishness. This angered him & he harassed them until they left England for Holland. There they were tolerated but somewhat isolated & empoverished. This could not be a permanent solution & they decided that America might be option to consider. They needed a charter from King James who was basically angry with them but readily agree. He did not like them in Holland & in America they would be far away & out of his hair. Obtaining a ship, crew & provisions for the long trip was not cheap. Eventually they had to take non-believers with them who had money & for various reasons also wanted to leave. They had several fitful starts & even had to turn back several times. Finally they left England in late summer of 1620, a bad time to leave & even worse to land for it got them to America with winter bearing down & no chance to plant crops. They never got to Virginia. Instead they landed in Massachuetts Bay, outside of the area of their charter from the king. The weather prevented them from sailing out & around Cape Cod & south to Viginia. So there they stayed. Technically, they were no longer ruled by English law & the non-believers aboard knew this.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsWish this had been available when I was in grade school!
By Thornns on July 23, 2007
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I felt cheated - went to school in a town where a significant percentage of graduating seniors attend Ivy League colleges - in other words, not a school system that is light on educational effort...but I never heard even 1/2 of this information about the Pilgrims! If this sort of information (and its excellent presentation) had been available when I was in grade school, I would have been much more interested and engaged US history and in history in general.
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3.0 out of 5 starsModern History
By C.A. Arthur on February 10, 2009
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On the whole, this is an above average film. The naval scenes are riveting, the costumes are authentic, and the acting is passable. The largest problem is political correctness. Those contemporary Indians interviewed about their forbears at Plymouth, for example, are often just silly. When the white men landed, "We saw them but they didn't see us. We were one with nature." And the like. Moreover, the theology of the Puritans and Separatists could have been discussed at more depth; the distinctions are critical to the story. But perhaps that's asking too much of the History Channel. According to the iron rule of PC, Christianity must almost always be mere supersitition.
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5.0 out of 5 starsmy husbands a descendent of John Howland who came on ...

my husbands a descendent of John Howland who came on the Mayflower-he wasn't in the movie because he was a servant-still the movie was very good-good for students

Published 1 day ago by Carol
5.0 out of 5 starsWonderful video.

Wonderful video...I have Bradford roots, but it would be great for anyone interested in how they crossed the ocean in perilous times...

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Interesting new knowledge about the pilgrims and the Mayflower.

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5.0 out of 5 starsI have been to Plymouth Plantation and this portrayal of ...

I have been to Plymouth Plantation and this portrayal of the Pilgrims fits well with historical facts. It is well done and entertaining.

Published 1 month ago by Mary Scurlock
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Informative, gratifyingly accurate as to historical content.

Published 1 month ago by Willielumplump
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Great teaching movie

Published 1 month ago by Kenneth Saunders
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

interesting because related to William Bradford.

Published 1 month ago by Sc
5.0 out of 5 starsgood job

very interesting,,sent as advertised

Published 2 months ago by Merle
5.0 out of 5 starsIf your a history buff, then this is a great addition

Very well done. If your a history buff, then this is a great addition to your collection

Published 3 months ago by CDH
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LOVED THE PRODUCT AND WATCHED IT MANY TIMES

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