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America's untold story [videorecording] / a production of Small Planet Pictures Inc., Investigative Media Group Inc., and 1186 Pictures ; in association with the University of Florida Historic St. Augustine, Inc. and Thirteen Productions LLC for WNET ; produced by Robbie Gordon [and four others] ; written by Robbie Gordon.

Secrets of the dead. (other title)
Gordon, Robbie (Television producer), (television producers,, screenwriter.). Smits, Jimmy, (narrator.). Deagan, Kathleen A., (commentator.). Colburn, David R., (commentator.). Roberts, Churchill Lee, 1940- (commentator.). Parker, Susan R., (commentator.). Gannon, Michael, 1927-2017 (commentator.). Francis, J. Michael (John Michael), (commentator.). Hunt, Roy, (commentator). PBS Distribution (Firm), (publisher.). Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), (broadcaster.). University of Florida, (supporting host.).

Summary:

First permanent European settlement in the United States was founded two generations before the Pilgrims arrived in 1565. America's Untold Story uncovers the story of America's past that never made it into textbooks.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781531704377
  • ISBN: 1531704379
  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (approximately 4 hours) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: [Arlington, Virginia] : PBS Distribution, [2018]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally broadcast as single episodes of a television program in 2017 on the PBS Network as an episode of "Secrets of the Dead."
Formatted Contents Note:
Stuggle to survive -- Men of god, men of greed -- The British are coming -- The 14th and 15th colonies.
Participant or Performer Note:
Narrator, Jimmy Smits; Historical Research and Accuracy: Dr. Susan Parker ; Historical advisory board: Dr. Michael Gannon, Dr. Kathleen Deagan, Dr. Susan Parker, Dr. David Colburn, Dr. Churchill Roberts, Roy Hunt, J. Michael Francis ; Historical research and support provided by: University of Florida, St. Augustine Historical Society
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation, NTSC, stereo.
Language Note:
English dialogue ; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).

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Menéndez de Avilés, Pedro, 1519-1574.
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Documentary television programs.
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Available copies

  • 8 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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