| Description |
3 videodiscs (360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD ; widescreen presentation ; 5.1 surround; region 1, NTSC. |
| Language |
Optional descriptive audio in English for the visually impaired. |
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Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Performer |
Darius Bridges, Heidi Gennaro, Jimmy Hager, Creighton James, Reagan Leonard ; narrated by Campbell Scott. |
| Credits |
Original music composed and produced by Philip Sheppard. |
| Audience |
Rating: TV-G. |
| Summary |
Tells the sweeping and dramatic story of religious life in America, examining more than 500 years of American religious history, from the voyage of Christopher Columbus to the 2008 presidential election. Examine this history as it has played out in public life, exploring the complex interaction between religion and democracy in the United States; the origins of the American concept of religious liberty; the dynamics of the ever-evolving American religious marketplace; and more. |
| Contents |
Disc 1. New Adam ; New Eden -- Disc. 2. Nation reborn ; New light -- Disc 3. Soul of a nation ; Of God and Caesar. |
| Note |
For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Subject |
United States -- Religion -- History -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
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| Added Author |
Belton, David.
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Mellowes, Marilyn H.
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Scott, Campbell.
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Sheppard, Philip.
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PBS Distribution (Firm)
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WGBH Educational Foundation.
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Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
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| Added Title |
Frontline (Television program)
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American experience (Television program) God in America.
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| ISBN |
9781608832910 |
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1608832910 |
| Standard No. |
841887012942 |
| Music No. |
GODA600 PBS Distribution |
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