| Description |
8 videodiscs (approximately 16 hours) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital rdatr |
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optical rdarm |
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surround stereo rdacpc |
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Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital 2.0 |
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NTSC rdabs |
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video file rdaft |
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region 1 rdare |
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DVD video |
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Documentary television programs. lcgft |
| Contents |
Volume One. Episode one: The Rub (Beginnings - 1933) -- Episode Two: Hard times (1933-1945) -- Episode Four: I can't stop loving you (1953-1963). Volume Two. Episode Five: The Sons and daughters of America (1964-1968) -- Episode Six: Will the circle be unbroken? (1968-1972) -- Episode Seven: Are you sure Hank done it this way? (1973-1983) -- Episode Eight: don't get above your raisin' (1984-1996). |
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Special features: over 3 hours of additional content included! -- Over 30 bonus videos -- Behind-the scenes. |
| Summary |
Ken Burns chronicles the history of a uniquely American art form, rising from the experiences of remarkable people in distinctive regions of the nation. From its roots in ballads, hymns, and the blues to its mainstream popularity, meet the unforgettable characters and storytellers who made it 'America's Music.' Viewers will follow the evolution of country music over the course of the twentieth century as it eventually emerged to become America's music. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| System Details |
DVD; Widescreen (16x9), NTSC, region 1, ; English 5.1 surround / 2.0 stereo, Spanish 2.0 stereo. |
| Language |
English and Spanish audio ; English/Spanish SDH subtitles ; Audio description. |
| Cast |
Narrated by Peter Coyote. |
| Subject |
Country music -- History and criticism -- 20th century -- Videodiscs.
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Country music -- Videodiscs.
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Documentary television programs.
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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 |
Duncan, Dayton, author.
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Burns, Ken, 1953- director, producer.
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Coyote, Peter, narrator.
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Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher.
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| Standard No. |
841887041546 |
| Music No. |
KBCM600 PBS |
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12344208 |
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