Benjamin Franklin
by Ellen Hovde, Muffie Meyer
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Actor: Colm Feore, Dylan Baker, Gerry Bamman, Ralph Archbold, Richard EastonDirector: Ellen Hovde, Muffie Meyer
Brand: Paramount
Producer: Ellen Hovde
Producer: Catherine Allan
Producer: Charles Darby
Producer: Cori Paulet
Producer: Julia Morrison
Writer: Ronald Blumer
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 210 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-01-24
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS
Movie Reviews of Benjamin Franklin
Movie Review: Great man, great film
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is about another founding father of the United States, Benjamin Franklin. It categorizes three parts to decipt him and I think this arrangement is pretty adequate.
The first part, Let the Experiment Be Made, is about his enthusiasm on the science and the impacts to the world. The most famous story may be the kite and the lightning. In addition, this part also talks about his early life. Some of his scientific works are scattered in the other parts of this film.
The second part, The Making of a Revolutionary, is about how he becomes a Patriot rather than sticking to a Loyalist. It is somewhat ironic since he regards himself as an Englishman rather than an American most of his life. At last, this turns out to be his darkest time since he and his son, who helped him in the kite and lightning experiment, are separated for different political beliefs.
The third part, The Chess Master, is mostly about his endeavors in France during the Revolution War. After winning the independence, he is also a key man for the peace treaty with England and France and the U.S. Constitution. It is not straightforward as we might think to reach the peace treaty with the European powers because they had their own agendas. The U.S. Constitution is also not seemed to work at that time since no one is satisfied with it due to so many compromises and fears. Overall, these make him the only one sign in the three most important documents in the early U.S. history, the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Paris and the U.S. Constitution.
The time is well spent after I have finished it. The narration and comments from experts are smooth and on focus. It's very pleasing to watch during the whole running time. I recommend this DVD to anyone interested in Benjamin Franklin, who deserves his fame.
Summary of Benjamin Franklin
The dramatic biography of an american genius whose life spanned most of the 18th century this 3-part series follows benjamin franklin from his humble beginnings growing up in boston to international superstardom as a scientist & revolutionary a founding father & americas first diplomat. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 01/24/2006 Run time: 210 minutes Rating: NrSimilar DVD Movies
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