Description |
3 videodiscs (360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD ; widescreen presentation ; 5.1 surround; region 1, NTSC. |
Cast |
Disc 1. Michael Emerson, Laila Robins, Toby Jones, Jefferson Mays, Creighton James, Jeffrey DeMunn. disc 2. Chris Sarandon, Keith David, Bryce Pinkham, Kenneth Tigar, Richard Easton. |
Performer |
Darius Bridges, Heidi Gennaro, Jimmy Hager, Creighton James, Reagan Leonard. |
Credits |
Original music composed and produced by Philip Sheppard; narrated by Campbell Scott; (ep. 1-4) cinematography, Tim Cragg; editor, Chyld King, James Rutenbeck (ep. 5-6) editors, David Espar, Lillian Benson, Jeff Doe; cinematography, Frank-Peter Lehmann. |
Note |
Originally broadcast on Frontline & American Experience in 2010; copyright held by WGBH Educational Foundation. |
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"How religious liberty shaped America"--Container. |
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DVD release date: Dec. 7, 2010. |
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Special features (disc 3): bonus behind-the-scenes video; link to printable materials. |
Summary |
Tells the sweeping and dramatic story of religious life in America, examining more than 500 years of American religious history, from the voyage of Christopher Columbus to the 2008 presidential election. Examine this history as it has played out in public life, exploring the complex interaction between religion and democracy in the United States; the origins of the American concept of religious liberty; the dynamics of the ever-evolving American religious marketplace; and more. |
Contents |
disc 1. [ep.1] A new Adam / written, produced and directed by David Belton ; co-produced by Cathleen O'Connell, Callie T. Wiser. [ep.2] A new Eden / written, produced and directed by David Belton ; co-produced by Cathleen O'Connell, Callie T. Wiser -- disc. 2. [ep.3] A nation reborn / written, produced and directed by Sarah Colt; drama directed by David Belton. [ep.4] A new light / written by Sarah Colt & Thomas Jennings -- disc 3. [ep.5] Soul of a nation / written by Greg Barker ; produced by Greg Barker, Julie Powell, David Espar. [ep.6] Of God and Caesar / written by Greg Barker ; produced by Greg Barker, Julie Powell, David Espar. |
Audience |
Rating: TV-G. |
Language |
In English; with optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and optional descriptive audio in English for the visually impaired. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
United States -- Religion -- History.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
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Added Author |
Belton, David. Screenwriter. Producer. Director.
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O'Connell, Cathleen. Producer.
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Wiser, Callie Taintor. Producer.
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Colt, Sarah. Screenwriter. Producer. Director.
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Jennings, Thomas. Screenwriter.
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Barker, Greg. Screenwriter. Producer.
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Powell, Julie, 1973-2022. Producer.
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Espar, David. Producer.
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Mellowes, Marilyn H. Producer.
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Scott, Campbell. Narrator.
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Sheppard, Philip. Composer.
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WGBH Educational Foundation.
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PBS Distribution (Firm)
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Added Title |
Frontline (Television program)
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American experience (Television program)
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ISBN |
9781608832910 |
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1608832910 |
Standard No. |
841887012942 |
Music No. |
GODA600 PBS Distribution |
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