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Preview The Civil War, which was restored and remastered in high-definition in 2015.
Preview The Civil War, which was restored and remastered in high-definition in 2015. The film was rebroadcast that year to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the series’ initial broadcast in September 1990.
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Production made possible by grants from General Motors Corporation, National Endowment for the Humanities, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation
Official Trailer
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Preview The Civil War, which was restored and remastered in high-definition in 2015. The film was rebroadcast that year to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the series’ initial broadcast in September 1990.
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The Civil War | Timeline
Explore a multimedia timeline that is a companion to Ken Burns's acclaimed documentary series, The Civil War. The timeline provides a comprehensive overview of the war, from its political origins to its social and military consequences.Providing Support for PBS.org
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In the classroom with The Civil War
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Clip | 4m 45s | Educator Eden McCauslin explains how she uses The Civil War series with her students. (4m 45s)
Ken Burns Interview | The Civil War
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Preview | 2m 50s | Ken Burns talks about the Civil War. (2m 50s)
Ken Burns Interview | Shelby Foote
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Preview | 3m 36s | Ken Burns discusses interviewing Shelby Foote during The Civil War. (3m 36s)
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Preview | 2m 26s | Ken Burns discusses the soundtrack of The Civil War. (2m 26s)
Q & A: Working with Celebrities
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Preview: Special | 3m 21s | Ken Burns shares how he gets A-list actors to narrate his films. (3m 21s)
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Preview: Special | 1m 12s | Ever wonder what it takes to produce a Ken Burns film? (1m 12s)
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Preview: Special | 2m 36s | Ken Burns shares his thoughts on the state of our country since the Civil War. (2m 36s)
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Preview: Special | 2m 43s | Ken Burns talks about the emotional moments during reunions among soldiers. (2m 43s)
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Clip: Special | 1m 39s | Ken Burns shares how his interest in the Civil War developed. (1m 39s)
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Production made possible by grants from General Motors Corporation, National Endowment for the Humanities, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation