The National Parks: America's Best Idea

The National Parks: America's Best Idea

Ken Burns
 Cast: Ken Burns
The National Parks: America's Best Idea

The National Parks: America's Best Idea

Ken Burns
 Cast: Ken Burns

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Overview

The critically acclaimed, award winning producer-director Ken Burns introduces a breathtaking, compelling view of the American landscape with his latest release, The National Parks America’s Best Idea. Shot in HD, this six disc, six-part documentary series features 12 hours of stunning cinematography, biographies of compelling characters, and a narrative featuring the voice of Peter Coyote that traces the birth of the national park idea in the mid-1800s and follows its evolution for nearly 150 years. National Parks features first-person voices read by some of America’s greatest actors, including: Tom Hanks, Andy Garcia, John Lithgow, Kevin Conway, George Takei, Adam Arkin, Josh Lucas, Eli Wallach and more.

Product Details

Release Date: 10/06/2009
UPC: 0032429048172
Original Release: 2009
Rating: NR
Source: BARNES & NOBLE .COM
Language: English

Special Features

The Barnes & Noble Exclusive edition of The National Parks includes the soundtrack CD (available separately, with a suggested retail price of $18.99) and a “Passport to Your National Parks.” This spiral-bound booklet lists the National Parks, with maps color-coded for specific regions in the country, pre-visit information, illustrations and photographs. It also includes a free map and guide to the national parks. Entries have space for a unique ink “Cancellation Stamp,” which officials at each park will administer upon presentation, forming a record of your exploration. The disc-based bonus material breakdown follows:
Disc 1: Episode One - “The Scripture of Nature” (1851-1890), plus "The Making of The National Parks" (in Blu-ray High Definition)
Disc 2: Episode Two - “The Last Refuge” (1890-1915), plus "Capturing the Parks - A Behind-the-Scenes Look" (in Blu-ray High Definition)
Disc 3: Episode Three - “The Empire of Grandeur” (1915-1919), plus "Musical Journeys Through the National Parks" (in Blu-ray High Definition)
Disc 4: Episode Four - “Going Home” (1920-1933), plus "An Interview with Nevada Barr & The Boss - Outtakes" (in Blu-ray High Definition)
Disc 5: Episode Five - “Great Nature” (1933-1945), plus "The National Parks - This is America" (in Blu-ray High Definition)
Disc 6: Episode Six - “The Morning of Creation” (1946-1980), plus "Contemporary Stories from America’s National Parks" (in Blu-ray High Definition)

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