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Relying heavily on the extraordinary correspondence between the second president and his wife, this joint biography sheds light not only on the characters of two remarkable people, but also on the tumultuous times through which they lived. John and Abigail Adams played a critical role in many of the pivotal events of their era: he was a vociferous participant at the Continental Congress; she was an important eye-witness reporter during the Siege of Boston; he was an important war-time emissary to France. This AMERICAN EXPERIENCE reminds us that the Founding Fathers - and Mothers - were not men and women of marble following a script that made independence and American national success a pre-ordained conclusion, but rather real, flawed, multi-dimensional people, who had no idea how things would turn out.

Studio: PBS Paramount

Format

Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC

Number of Discs: 1

Running Time: 120 minutes

Languages

English (Original Language)

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« Good, not great » It was pretty good. Nowhere near as good as the HBO miniseries. But, there was some good information in there. .:. Rating: 3 / 5

« An interesting dose of history » I ordered this item after watching the HBO series "John Adams." Many of the events described were the same, and it was a documentary more than a dramatization like the HBO series. Still, this version had some information that was not included in the series. I would recommend this one both for those who have seen the series and those who have not, including those who might want a shorter version of the same story. .:. Rating: 4 / 5

« John & Abigail are real! » Growing up, my image of the Founding Fathers always seemed to focus on Washington, Jefferson & Franklin. Adams seemed secondary. After seeing this, the viewer must come away with a high respect for both John & Abigail. One was nothing without the other. A little acting, and a bit of historian narration, this DVD is both entertaining and informative. The actors do a wonderful job of conveying the lives of the people of the times. .:. Rating: 5 / 5