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Summary: Adventure
Review: I guess we had all heard about Lewis and Clark in history class, but this film ( I saw th IMAX version) really shows what a journey they had. I had no idea what a powerful impact they made in the settlement of the US. The photography is beautiful. There is some artistic freedom in the various storylines, I suppose. They just never gave up. I personally need to be more like sagagawea, she was a strong woman!
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Summary: Adventure
Review: I guess we had all heard about Lewis and Clark in history class, but this film ( I saw th IMAX version) really shows what a journey they had. I had no idea what a powerful impact they made in the settlement of the US. The photography is beautiful. There is some artistic freedom in the various storylines, I suppose. They just never gave up. I personally need to be more like sagagawea, she was a strong woman!
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Summary: Excellent video.
Review: I teach 6th grade history and my students really enjoyed this movie. They were excited about the events, were involved with the characaters, and interested in the history. It would be great for a middle school or high school audience in world history or American history. It is exciting enough and stunning enough to keep middle schoolers interested, and deep and complex enough to challenge high school students. The photography is stunning and the story is just fascinating. It was perfect. Six months later my students are still telling me how much they liked it!
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Summary: Excellent video.
Review: I teach 6th grade history and my students really enjoyed this movie. They were excited about the events, were involved with the characaters, and interested in the history. It would be great for a middle school or high school audience in world history or American history. It is exciting enough and stunning enough to keep middle schoolers interested, and deep and complex enough to challenge high school students. The photography is stunning and the story is just fascinating. It was perfect. Six months later my students are still telling me how much they liked it!
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Summary: Four Stars for Your Viewing Pleasure
Review: I use this video in my classes. It offers a fascinating blend of reinactment and historical detail that draw viewers into the story and the experience of the corps of discovery. The short length (40 minutes) means that a lot of details get left out, but it is perfect for a standard 50 minute class--giving 10 minutes or so for discussion of it. There is enough present to delve into some important questions about the past.
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Summary: Excellent short video
Review: I use this video in my classes. It offers a fascinating blend of reinactment and historical detail that draw viewers into the story and the experience of the corps of discovery. The short length (40 minutes) means that a lot of details get left out, but it is perfect for a standard 50 minute class--giving 10 minutes or so for discussion of it. There is enough present to delve into some important questions about the past.
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Summary: Awesome summary of Lewis & Clark's "discovery" of the west!
Review: I was lucky enough to see this 40 minute documentary in a huge IMAX theater last summer and it was unbelievable. Of course, you don't get the same effect with the dvd compared with the big IMAX screen, but this is still very entertaining to watch at home. While it is limited by the film's short length in telling the full story of Lewis and Clark's journey, what it perfectly captures is the majestic beauty of the American West that captivated the Corps of Discovery as it slowly moved towards the Pacific coast. And you at least get a great summary of their journey, including the major events that took place. After watching this short documentary, you should then see Ken Burn's epic, in-depth documentary "Lewis & Clark: the Journey of the Corps of Discovery". Bonus features for the standard edition dvd of "Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West" are a behind-the-scenes program on the making of the documentary, as well as an interactive map. This dvd is highly recommended for all history buffs!
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Summary: Beautiful scenery
Review: If you never get out to see the American west, this is lovely viewing. This was done for the enormous IMAX theaters and it is the next best thing to being there. If you want something engrossing and rich in detail, you're better off buying the Ken Burns documentary.
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Summary: Far Too Short
Review: In order to get this film shown in giant screen theaters, I'm assuming NG had to cave in to the time constraints these theaters have for their typical features.This is a shame because the historical recreations, the actors who play the key roles, and the breathtaking photography are so accurate, precise, and authentic that under different circumstances this film could have gone down as one of the most accomplished historical documentaries of all time. Instead it is way, way too short and the story line so condensed you never do get to be engrossed in the details of this legendary accomplishment that to this day still captivates. That said, then why the five star rating? Easy. Even in this short capsule form the above mentioned strong points are so compelling you want to watch it again and again. Sure it's breath taking on the giant screen but your DVD at home will more than suffice to let you join the Corps of Discovery on the epic journey.
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Summary: This is a great Imax movie.
Review: Just recently saw this film at one of our 3 Imax theatres.
It is fantastic!!!
It is a must for all to see.
And this DVD is a must for all history libraries!
Very well done!
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