Ashley Judd, Trace Adkins and Dennis Haysbert lead viewers
on a journey 150 years back in time to learn about America’s greatest conflict
in a Smithsonian Channel three part documentary, “Civil War360,” now available
on DVD.
The documentary delves deep into the archives of the
Smithsonian Institution to explore the war from three differing
perspectives. Ashley Judd hosts part one
of the documentary, The Union; Grammy-nominated country singer Trace Adkins
follows up with the documentary’s second segment, The Confederacy; and Dennis
Haysbert heads the documentary’s final installment, Fight For Freedom, which
traces the African-American experience and view of the war. Each of the documentary’s three hosts have
ancestors who were greatly affected by the war. Lincoln’s Washington at War,
narrated by Barry Zate, is included on the DVD as a bonus feature.
Each of the documentary’s episodes bring insights and
stories of the war to life through dramatic recreations, analysis by a long
list of noted Civil War historians and scholars, and the Smithsonian
Institution’s vast collection of treasured artifacts (including one of Abraham
Lincoln’s stove-pipe hats).
Through its varied perspectives “Civil War 360” gives its
viewers a panoramic view of the war’s events and those who participated in
them. It is a terrific addition to any
history lover’s video library; it is a perfect introduction to the Civil War to
those who are just beginning to learn about the war; and it presents sometimes
overlooked stories of the war that students of the war may want to go back and
revisit.
Not Rated, Region 1, Widescreen, 1 Disc, 184 Minute Run
Time. To purchase this DVD click HERE.
