The War (2007)
| Title | The War |
| Year | 2007 |
| Country | USA |
| Genre | Documentary (TV Shows) |
| Run Time | 2h 4 min |
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The War (2007), a seven-part American television documentary miniseries, offers a unique perspective on World War II through the lens of the United States. Directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, written by Geoffrey Ward, and narrated primarily by Keith David, the program debuted on September 23, 2007. The Palace Theater in Luverne, Minnesota, one of the towns featured in the series, hosted its world premiere. Generous support from the National Endowment for the Humanities helped make this project possible.
The series delves into World War II from a unique perspective, following the stories of individuals from four quintessentially American towns: Luverne (Minnesota), Mobile (Alabama), Sacramento (California), and Waterbury (Connecticut). It captures the impact of the war on them, their families, and their communities as they navigate through the Pacific, African, and European theaters. The documentary spans 14 hours and was broadcast in seven parts on PBS over two weeks, premiering on Sunday, September 23, 2007. The first week featured four nights of programming while the second week had three nights, all airing from 8-10pm (or 8-10:30pm on three nights).
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Cast:  Keith DavidThe Narrator  Tom HanksAl McIntosh |
The War (2007), a seven-part American television documentary miniseries, offers a unique perspective on World War II through the lens of the United States. Directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, written by Geoffrey Ward, and narrated primarily by Keith David, the program debuted on September 23, 2007. The Palace Theater in Luverne, Minnesota, one of the towns featured in the series, hosted its world premiere. Generous support from the National Endowment for the Humanities helped make this project possible.
The series delves into World War II from a unique perspective, following the stories of individuals from four quintessentially American towns: Luverne (Minnesota), Mobile (Alabama), Sacramento (California), and Waterbury (Connecticut). It captures the impact of the war on them, their families, and their communities as they navigate through the Pacific, African, and European theaters. The documentary spans 14 hours and was broadcast in seven parts on PBS over two weeks, premiering on Sunday, September 23, 2007. The first week featured four nights of programming while the second week had three nights, all airing from 8-10pm (or 8-10:30pm on three nights).
