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Liberty! The American Revolution

Jane Adams (Actor), Peter Donaldson (Actor) Rated:

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An exuberant documentary about the American Revolution, featuring military re-enactments and dramatic performances by Roger Rees, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Victor Garber, & Donna Murphy. Chapters include the Reluctant Revolutionaries, Blows Must Decide, The Times That Try Men's Souls, Oh, Fatal Ambiton, The World Turned Upside Down, & Are We to Be A Nation?

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Looking for an overview of the American Revolution akin to Ken Burns's The Civil War? Look no further! Liberty! The American Revolution successfully takes a unique, detailed peek into the 25 years of events that led to the establishment of the United States of America. The British are not painted as rigid "bad guys," nor the colonists as the rebellious "good guys." Instead, it correlates the complicated struggle between Britain and the American colonies to a stern mother and her teenage child longing for independence. Beginning after the French and Indian War (1763), Liberty! kicks off with the issue of taxation, the colonies' revolt, a declaration of independence, war with the British, eventual victory, and the establishment of a country and constitution unlike any in the history of mankind. The men and women involved are portrayed by actors and actresses reciting original documents, letters, and articles from the times. Well-edited, these soliloquies create an interesting feeling of conversation and continuity, almost as though you are getting a firsthand account of the events as they unravel. Though there are good battle descriptions (particularly Gen. Washington crossing the Delaware, Gen. Burgoyne at Saratoga, and Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown), the emphasis of Liberty! is on policy, events leading to war, deteriorating relationships, and ongoing governing challenges rather then actual military strategy. Nonetheless, this documentary is as exciting and interesting as any historical movie you will likely see, and a lot more accurate. --Rob Bracco

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Actors: Jane Adams, Peter Donaldson, Colm Feore, Victor Garber, Anthony Heald
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, 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: 3
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Studio: PBS Home Video
DVD Release Date: June 29, 2004
Run Time: 360 minutes
Customer Reviews: 176 customer ratings
ASIN: B0001ZWLV0
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,123 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #197 in Military & War (Movies & TV)
- #139 in Documentary (Movies & TV)

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William J. Landon

A Different View of the American Revolution

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016

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I particularly enjoyed this PBS take on the American Revolution. The work is largely factual (as far as I know). The most interesting thing about this work is that it takes a primarily social view of the revolution. I had never seen this historical event treated in this way and it adds another dimension to our understanding of the time. If you are more interested in a military view of the revolution this work may be found somewhat disappointing. However, if you looking for another perspective of the founding of the United States this is certainly worth a look.

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Brenda Bell

You need this series!

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017

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This should be mandatory viewing for all Americans. This is our inception, our birth, our birthright, and now our responsibility. I cannot say enough good things about the detail, historical documentation, and excellence of production found in this series. Do yourself and your family, AND YOUR COUNTRY, a great service by investing in this series and teaching your family what it means to be an American.

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Sedalia Ingram

Great refresher course to help understand the American Revolution.

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2018

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I give this series 5 stars because I Thoroughly enjoyed the 3 dvds, and have watched it twice. It's so well done, one forgets it's not a movie, but a well produced documentary. My one complaint is that sometimes it's hard to understand the spokesperson portraying a character, or even some of the historians. For example, Abigail Adams speaks so breathlessly that some of last syllables of her words need to be listened to twice to understand what she's saying. Some of the historians are a little difficult to understand, but I am in my 70's, so that could be the problem. The music is too loud in some places which also makes understanding the speaker a little difficult. But, I loved it and will pass it on to family members to enjoy and learn.

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dianes

One of the best

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2015

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Have seen this many times. Hope to see it many more. (BTW, Philip Seymour Hoffman plays a real character based on diary entries of the time!) The best story explaining how our American revolution came about and how we formed a nation (inc. the proposed constitution being read in town halls and agreed to by the majority!!)

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Joe Owen

Outstanding historical documentary on the causes of the American Revolution

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2013

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This outstanding documentary was made by PBS. Liberty, explores the causes and reasons for the American Revolution. Why the 13 American Colonies who population considered themselves "proper Englishmen" for almost 250 years, went to being rebels in a span of less than 20 years. The documentary explores the varied reasons why the American Revolution occurred and what happened during the Revolution. This is not a documentary that goes indepth about the famous battles, but is a documentary that goes into the people whose lives it effected. Both Tory and Rebel, men and women this documentary explains the feelings about the American Revolution what I would call America's "First Civil War". The controversy of slavery, disloyalty of subjects to their king, rich merchants who didn't want to pay their taxes. All these subjects and many more are presented in fascinating history. Beautiful scenery, great narration, and people who portray famous Colonial Americans. You can't ask for more! This is a series that I recommend in an American History Classroom. This is a series that I recommend to anyone who is interested in Colonial America and The American Revolution. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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Mike A.

must-see for every American

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2017

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This is a must-see for any American (and every new president). It should be shown in schools too. It really gives you a feel for just how close we came to losing! And of how America was practically spawning "a new race of man" as one British soldier described it toward the end of the series, and which that cover picture is tied to. Some people described it as being of a too-British perspective, But not really. It's just that we were British colonies. The 1st episode you might wonder if you want to keep going with it, but keep going with it! It's inspirational by the time it ends.

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Shug

Our Heritage For All Americans

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2017

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Very informative that every American should view and always remember - our heritage.

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