| Description |
1 DVD (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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surround |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
| System Details |
DVD ; Region 1, NTSC ; widescreen ; 5.1. surround. |
| Note |
Based on the book "This Republic of suffering" by Drew Gilpin Faust. |
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Subtitle on container: How the unthinkable became unforgettable. |
| Performer |
Narrated by Oliver Platt ; voices, James Cromwell, Keith David, Josh Hamilton, Gene Jones, Robert Sean Leonard, Amy Madigan, Elizabeth Marvel, Aleksa Palladino, Stark Sands. |
| Credits |
Editor, Li-Shin Yu ; cinematography, Buddy Squires, Stephen McCarthy, Allen Moore ; music, Brian Keane. |
| Event |
Originally broadcast as an episode of American Experience by PBS, Sept. 18, 2012. |
| Audience |
TV rating: TV14. |
| Summary |
Based on the best-selling book by Drew Gilpin Faust, this film will explore how the American Civil War created a 'republic of suffering' and will chart the far-reaching social, political, and social changes brought about by the pervasive presence and fear of death during the Civil War. |
| Language |
In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Social aspects.
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Psychological aspects.
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Influence.
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Death -- Social aspects -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Death -- Social aspects. |
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United States. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
| Subject |
Death -- United States -- Psychological aspects -- History -- 19th century.
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Death. |
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Psychological aspects. |
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Burial -- Social aspects -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Burial. |
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Social aspects. |
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Burial -- United States -- Psychological aspects -- History -- 19th century.
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Faust, Drew Gilpin -- Television adaptations.
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Faust, Drew Gilpin. |
| Genre/Form |
Television adaptations.
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Documentary television programs.
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Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Historical television programs.
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Historical television programs.
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Television adaptations.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Added Author |
Espinola, Robin, producer.
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Lafave, Bonnie, producer.
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Burns, Ric, producer, screenwriter, director.
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Platt, Oliver, narrator.
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Cromwell, James.
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David, Keith.
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Hamilton, Josh.
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Leonard, Robert Sean, 1969-
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Madigan, Amy.
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Marvel, Elizabeth.
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Palladino, Aleksa, 1980-
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Sands, Stark.
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Squires, Buddy.
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McCarthy, Stephen (Cinematographer)
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Moore, Allen.
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Keane, Brian.
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Faust, Drew Gilpin.
This Republic of suffering.
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Steeplechase Films Inc.
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PBS Distribution (Firm)
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| Added Title |
American experience (Television program)
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| ISBN |
9781608837595 |
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1608837599 |
| Standard No. |
841887017626 |
| Music No. |
DECW601 PBS |
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