The Revolution (miniseries)
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| The Revolution | |
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| Also known as | The American Revolution |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Peter Schnall |
| Narrated by | Edward Herrmann |
| Composer | Gary Pozner |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Peter Schnall Justine Simonson Stephen Stept |
| Producer | Gregory Henry |
| Cinematography | Peter Schnall David Shadrack Smith |
| Editor | Isold Uggadotttir |
| Running time | 60 min |
| Original release | |
| Network | The History Channel |
| Release | 2006 |
The Revolution[1] (also known as The American Revolution) is a 2006 American miniseries from The History Channel composed of thirteen episodes which track the American Revolution from the Boston Massacre through the Treaty of Paris, which declared America's independence from Great Britain. The series is narrated by Edward Herrmann.
Cast
[edit]Edward Herrmann, as the Narrator
- Mark Collins, as George Washington
- Jason Audette, as Thomas Jefferson
- John H. Bert, as Alexander Hamilton
- Glenn C. Reimer, as John Adams
- James Karcher, as Gen. Benedict Arnold
- Chris O'Brocto as Gen. Horatio Gates
- Jonah Triebwasser, as Gen. Thomas Gage
Episodes
[edit]- "Boston, Bloody Boston."
- The controversies and conflicts leading to war, including the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
- "Rebellion to Revolution."
- The Revolutionaries lay siege to Boston; the formation of the Continental Army and the conscription of slaves by both sides.
- "Declaring Independence."
- Dark and devastating struggles challenge the dreams for independence in 1776.
- "American Crisis."
- General George Washington gambles on a brilliant yet dangerously daring stroke to save his army and America.
- "Path to World War."
- Benjamin Franklin tries to convince the French to join the fight against Britain; Philadelphia falls to the British; the Americans win a stunning victory at Saratoga and gain a new ally.
- "Forging an Army."
- Washington struggles to sustain and rebuild his Army at Valley Forge.
- "Treason & Betrayal."
- General Benedict Arnold betrays the revolution.
- "The War Heads South."
- The British lay siege to Charleston.
- "Hornet's Nest."
- War erupts in the Southern Colonies.
- "The End Game."
- The struggle for independence reaches its climax as both sides are tired of the war.
- "Becoming a Nation."
- King George III is forced by the parliament to sue for peace and Washington disbands the Continental Army
- "Road to the Presidency."
- The War is over, but Washington is enlisted for another duty.
- "A President and His Revolution."
- While Washington is on his way to be inaugurated as the first President of the United States, he looks back at some defining moments in the revolution.
DVD release
[edit]The History Channel and A&E Home Video released a four disc DVD set on December 19, 2006, following its series debut on the History Channel.
See also
[edit]- List of television series and miniseries about the American Revolution
- List of films about the American Revolution
References
[edit]External links
[edit]Categories:
- 2000s American documentary television series
- 2006 American television series debuts
- Cultural depictions of Alexander Hamilton
- Cultural depictions of George Washington
- Cultural depictions of John Adams
- Cultural depictions of Thomas Jefferson
- History (American TV channel) original programming
- Television series about the American Revolution