John Adams

John Adams

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While our new nation was suffering attacks from both within and without, John Adams had a vision of a nation of liberty and justice for all. He guided his peers--General George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson--in setting the values and agenda for a glorious, free America. Adams an...

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Corporate Authors: HBO Films., Playtone (Firm), HBO Video (Firm), Home Box Office (Firm)
Other Authors: Coatsworth, David., Shareshian, Steven., Ellis, Kirk., Ashford, Michelle., Hooper, Tom, 1972-, Fujimoto, Tak., Cohen, Danny, 1963-, Oliver, Melanie., Lane, Rob (Composer), Vitarelli, Joseph., Zakowska, Donna, 1954-, Jackson, Gemma, 1951-, Giamatti, Paul., Linney, Laura., Dillane, Stephen, 1956-, Huston, Danny, 1962-, Morse, David, 1953-, Polley, Sarah., Wilkinson, Tom, 1948-, O'Connor, Clancy., Sewell, Rufus, 1967-, Theroux, Justin., McCullough, David G.
Language:English
Spanish
Subjects:
McCullough, David G. > Film adaptations.
Adams, John, > 1735-1826 > Drama.
Adams, Abigail, > 1744-1818 > Drama.
Founding Fathers of the United States > Drama.
Presidents > United States > Biography > Drama.
Television programs.
Television mini-series.
Historical television programs.
Biographical television programs.
Television adaptations.
Television programs for the deaf.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
United States > Politics and government > 1775-1783 > Drama.
United States > Politics and government > 1783-1809 > Drama.
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Drama.
Summary:While our new nation was suffering attacks from both within and without, John Adams had a vision of a nation of liberty and justice for all. He guided his peers--General George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson--in setting the values and agenda for a glorious, free America. Adams and his wife Abigail refined these ambitious democratic ideals, and their partnership became one of the most moving love stories in American history.
Item Description:Based on the book written by David McCullough.
Originally broadcast on HBO as a seven-part mini-series in 2008.
Special features: Discs 1-3: Facts are stubborn things: an exclusive onscreen historical guide; disc 3: Documentary: David McCullough: painting with words (a rare and personal glimpse at the life and works of author David McCullough); "The making of 'John Adams'" featurette.
Physical Description:3 videodiscs (approximately 501 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD, NTSC; region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Audience:Rating: TV-14.
Production Credits:Directors of photography, Tak Fujimoto, Danny Cohen ; editor, Melanie Oliver ; composers, Rob Lane, Joseph Vitarelli ; costume designer, Donna Zakowska ; production designer, Gemma Jackson.
Published: [New York, N.Y.] : HBO Video, [2008]
ISBN:1419868772
9781419868771
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