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  Founding Brothers (DVD)
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In America's first years, Washington, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Adams, Madison, and Burr struggled over the debate about "self-evident" truths as they transformed their disparate visions into an enduring government.
Based on Joseph Ellis's Pulitzer Prize winning book, Founding Brothers examines six moments when the collisions and collusions of these towering figures left an indelible imprint on the nation: the secret dinner that determined the site of the capital and American's financial future; Benjamin Franklin's call for an end to slavery; George Washington's farewell address to the nation; John Adams's term as president; Hamilton and Burr's famous and fatal duel, and the final reconciliation between Adams and Jefferson.
Drawing on the words of the founders and incisive commentary from leading scholars, Founding Brothers is an elegant and engaging portrait of America's origins in personal conflict and compromise.
Featuring the voice talents of Peter Coyote as Thomas Jefferson, James Woods as John Adams, Brian Dennehy as George Washington, Michael York as Alexander Hamilton, Rob Lowe as James Madison, and Hal Holbrook as Benjamin Franklin.
ISBN 0-7670-4619-6, 2 discs, approximately 200 minutes, The History Channel, 2002.
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