Colonial House
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Actor: Amy-Kristina Herbert, Carolyn Heinz, Don Heinz, Jonathon Allen, Julia FrieseBrand: PBS
Cinematographer: William Edwards
Editor: Ben Holder
Producer: Kari Lia
Producer: Mica McCarthy
Producer: Rebecca Kelly
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 480 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-06-29
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS
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Movie Review: Colonial Life's Essence
Summary: 5 Stars
Long to return to the good ol' days? Waxing nostalgic during the election season? Well, look no further. Harken back to the days where you actually had to kill what you put on the dinner table. Where a woman's identity is entirely dependent on her husband. Where life becomes more real as the modern convieniences that allow us to hide ourselves are taken away, and we are forced to deal with things head on. PBS maginificent "Colonial House" offers a quick taste of those days, in their horrible reality.
Last year, a band of brave people were selected to live in a small colony in Maine during the summer of 2003 to see what life was like in the 1620's. Picked from a wide variety of people, they are forced to deal with the rules and restrictions such people had to endure. Spicing up this mix is a twenty first century mentality that often rubs against their own attempt at life, producing an intriguing mix of television not often seen.
The people picked to be on the show are very real, and adapt into their roles easily. From the governor who struggles with the leadership of the colony, to the indentured servants, who operate under their masters whims, each plays their parts perfectly, allowing glimpses into the reality of 17th century lives. While I really enjoyed all of the people, my favorites had to be servant Jonathan Allen, Julia Friese, and the rebellious Voorhees'. They added the most spice to this spicy adventure!
So a reality show where people don't get voted off, or a phone number where you call to vote for your favorite singer. But this is an intelligent attempt to model life back then. Is it perfect? No. But the lessons learned by the colonists, about themselves and life in early America, resonate loud and clear. That's intelligent television at its best.
Bravo to PBS for taking this risk, and I highly recommend anyone and everyone to view this wonderful work.
Summary of Colonial House
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