DVD
The Vietnam war [videorecording] : a film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick / a production of Florentine Films and WETA, Washington, DC ; a film by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick ; directed by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick ; written by Geoffrey C. Ward ; produced by Sarah Botstein, Lynn Novick, & Ken Burns.
In an immersive narrative, Burns and Novick tell the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Features testimony from nearly 100 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781531701734
- Physical Description: 10 videodiscs (1080 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen edition.
- Publisher: [Arlington, Virginia] : PBS, 2017.
- Copyright: ©2017.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Special features: The making of "The Vietnam war"; bonus content. "There is no single truth in war" --Container. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Disc 1. episode one -- Déjà Vu (1858-1961) -- disc 2. episode two -- Riding the Tiger (1961-1963) -- disc 3. episode three -- The river Styx (January 1964-December 1965) -- disc 4. episode four -- Resolve (January 1966-June1967) -- disc 5. episode five -- This is what we do (July 1967-December 1967) -- disc 6. episode six -- Things fall apart (January 1968-July 1968) -- disc 7. episode seven -- The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969) -- disc 8. episode eight -- The history of the world (April 1969-May 1970) -- disc 9. episode nine -- A disrespectful loyalty (May 1970-March 1973) -- disc 10. episode ten -- The weight of memory (March 1973-Onward). |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director, Ken Burns, Lynn Novick ; Cinematography, Buddy Squires ; editors, Tricia Reidy, Paul Barnes, Erik Ewers, Craig Mellish ; original music, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Narrated by Peter Coyote. |
| Target Audience Note: | Rating: TV-MA. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; Region 1, NTSC; widescreen; 5.1 surround/2.0 stereo. |
| Language Note: | English (5.1 surround) or Spanish (2.0 stereo) dialogue; English/Spanish subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); described video. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Vietnam War, 1961-1975. |
| Genre: | Documentary television programs. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 16 of 17 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Hood River County Library District.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 17 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Part | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River County Library | DVD 959.7043 VIE V.1 (Text) | Part 1 | 33892100488031 | Adult DVDs | Available | - | ||
| Hood River County Library | DVD 959.7043 VIE V.2 (Text) | Part 2 | 33892100487991 | Adult DVDs | Available | - |
