Florentine Films

Discusses the causes of the war, Union vs. States' rights, John Brown at Harper's Ferry, Lincoln's election in 1869 and the firing on Fort Sumter.

Gives a biographical comparison of Grant and Lee. Chronicles the series of battles that pitted the two generals against each other from the Wilderness to Petersburg in Virginia.

Describes the presidential campaign of 1864 and how Union victories at Mobile Bay, Atlanta and the Shenandoah Valley tilt the election to Lincoln.

Covers Sherman's march to the sea, war in the heart of Georgia and the Carolinas, Lincoln's second inauguration, the fall of Petersburg and Richmond, and Lee's surrender at Appomattox.

The Civil War is the first full scale film history of the terrible conflict that tore the country apart and defined us as a nation. Discusses various battles and their impact on a divided country.

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, viewers will follow the evolution of country music over the course of the twentieth century as it eventually emerged to become America's music. Features never-before-seen footage and photographs, plus interviews with more...

Traces the history of the Medal of Honor from its inception during the Civil War through the Iraq War. Focuses on the stories of a valiant few: Sgt. Paul Smith who died protecting his company at the Baghdad Airport; a Holocaust survivor who single-handedly defends a hill during the Korean War; a Navy SEAL, a veteran of the Vietnam War, who swam for two hours in the ocean, carrying his wounded comrades to safety; a Marine at Iwo Jima who used a flamethrower...

Examines the life of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence.

Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the greatest of all American architects. Over the course of his long career, Wright designed over eight hundred buildings. This program uses live cinematography, interviews, and rare archival footage to bring Wright's story to life.

Presents the history of women's suffrage in the United States through the dramatic, often turbulent friendship of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan Anthony. Part 1 covers the years from their youth up to the establishment of the National Woman Suffrage Association in 1868. Part 2 spans the period from 1868 to the passage in 1919 of the 19th amendment to the Constitution which gave women the vote.