| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation, enhanced for 16x9 televisions; stereo. |
| Language |
Closed captioned. |
| Performer |
Narrated by Martin Sheen; voice of Andrew Jackson, Brian Dennehy. |
| Credits |
Cinematography, Mitch Wilson ; original music, Christopher Hedge. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
This biography explores whether Americans should celebrate Jackson or apologize for him. The program reveals the world of America's 7th president, who founded the Democratic Party, yet was viewed by his enemies as an American Napoleon. The film contains reenactments, lithographs, letters and the insights of distinguished scholars. |
| Subject |
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845.
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Presidents -- United States -- Biography -- Videodiscs.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1829-1837 -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Documentary films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Byker, Carl.
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Wilson, Mitch.
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Sheen, Martin.
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Dennehy, Brian.
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Red Hill Productions.
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KCET (Television station : Los Angeles, Calif.)
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PBS Home Video.
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| Added Title |
Andrew Jackson, good, evil & the presidency |
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Andrew Jackson, good, evil and the presidency |
| ISBN |
9780793694105 |
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0793694108 |
| Standard No. |
841887009119 |
| Music No. |
AJAC601 PBS Video |
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