God in America how religious liberty shaped America / [videorecording] : WGBH Boston. - Widescreen. - [United States] : PBS Distribution, c2010. - 3 videodiscs (ca. 6 hr.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Originally broadcast on Frontline and American Experience in 2010; copyright held by WGBH Educational Foundation. "How religious liberty shaped America"--Container. DVD release date: Dec. 7, 2010. Special features include (disc 3): bonus behind-the-scenes video; link to printable materials.

A new Adam / A new Eden / A nation reborn / A new light / Soul of a nation / Of God and Caesar / written, produced and directed by David Belton ; co-produced by Cathleen O'Connell, Callie T. Wiser ; written, produced and directed by David Belton ; co-produced by Cathleen O'Connell, Callie T. Wiser -- written, produced and directed by Sarah Colt ; drama directed by David Belton ; written by Sarah Colt and Thomas Jennings -- written by Greg Barker ; produced by Greg Barker, Julie Powell, David Espar ; written by Greg Barker ; produced by Greg Barker, Julie Powell, David Espar. disc 1. [episode 1.] [episode 2.] disc. 2. [episode 3.] [episode 4.] disc 3. [episode 5.] [episode 6.]

Series director, David Belton ; series producer, Marilyn Mellowes ; original music composed and produced by Philip Sheppard ; (episodes 1-4) cinematography, Tim Cragg; editor, Chyld King, James Rutenbeck ; (episodes 5-6) editors, David Espar, Lillian Benson, Jeff Doe ; cinematography, Frank-Peter Lehmann. Series director, David Belton ; series producer, Marilyn Mellowes ; original music composed and produced by Philip Sheppard ; (episodes 1-4) cinematography, Tim Cragg; editor, Chyld King, James Rutenbeck ; (episodes 5-6) editors, David Espar, Lillian Benson, Jeff Doe ; cinematography, Frank-Peter Lehmann.

Disc 1: Michael Emerson, Laila Robins, Toby Jones, Jefferson Mays, Creighton James, Jeffrey DeMunn. Disc 2: Chris Sarandon, Keith David, Bryce Pinkham, Kenneth Tigar, Richard Easton. Darius Bridges, Heidi Gennaro, Jimmy Hager, Creighton James, Reagan Leonard ; narrated by Campbell Scott.

Tells the sweeping and dramatic story of religious life in America, examining more than 500 years of American religious history, from the voyage of Christopher Columbus to the 2008 presidential election. Examine this history as it has played out in public life, exploring the complex interaction between religion and democracy in the United States; the origins of the American concept of religious liberty; the dynamics of the ever-evolving American religious marketplace; and more.

Rating: TV-G.


DVD, region 1; NTSC; 5.1 surround; widescreen presentation.


Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired; described video for the visually impaired.

9781608832910 : $39.99 1608832910

841887012942

GODA600 PBS


Religion.


United States--Religion.


Television programs--United States.
Documentary television programs.
Historical television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.

DVD BL 2525 / .G63 2010