The words that built America / HBO Documentary Films presents ; directed by Alexandra Pelosi ; senior producer, Lisa Heller ; produced by Larissa Bills, Alexandra Pelosi

Published:: [Burbank, Calif.] : Warner Home Video, [2017]
Copyright Date:: ©2017
Physical Description:: 1 videodisc (48 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Additional Creators:: Pelosi, Alexandra, Heller, Lisa, Bills, Larissa, McCullough, David G., HBO Documentary Films, Home Box Office (Firm), and Warner Home Video (Firm)

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Language Note:

English audio; closed-captioned.

Summary:

The Declaration of Independence, The U.S. Constitution and The Bill of Rights represent much more than the words used by America's Founding Fathers to define a fragile, nascent country. They're the living, breathing realization of America's democratic ideal, the bedrock of a society that its people have built over nearly two-and-a-half centuries, and they provide a blueprint that is, was and will be a template for democracy around the world.To celebrate these iconic documents on our nation's birthday, HBO presents a 45-minute special, directed by Alexandra Pelosi and narrated by David McCullough (John Adams), in which dozens of Americans - from actors and media personalities, to politicians, lawmakers and presidents, to schoolchildren whose future is being shaped by our shared past - read the three founding documents that define our outlook on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

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Sound Characteristics:

digital optical surround Dolby digital 5.1

Form of work:

Documentary films

Audience Notes:

Rating: TVG.

Note:

This disc is a recorded DVD and may not play on all DVD players or drives.
Originally released by Home Box Office, Inc., 2017.
16:9 wide screen.
Bonus feature: extended Bill of Rights.

Creation/Production Credits Note:

Executive producer, Sheila Nevins ; editor, Jennifer McGarrity ; original music, Michael Bacon ; animation & graphics, Todd Ruff ; cinematography, Brian Callahan, Paul Dougherty, Josh Kesner, Dave Strevens, Brett Wiley

Participant/Performer Note:

Narrator, David McCullough.

Technical Details:

DVD-R; Dolby Digital 5.1.

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