Ken Burns America Collection - Huey Long
by Ken Burns
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Actor: Arthur Schlesinger Jr., David McCullough, Huey Long, Jennings Randolph, Russell LongDirector: Ken Burns
Brand: Paramount
Cinematographer: Buddy Squires
Cinematographer: Ken Burns
Producer: Ken Burns
Editor: Amy Stechler
Producer: Richard Kilberg
Writer: Geoffrey C. Ward
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 88 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-09-28
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS Paramount
Movie Reviews of Ken Burns America Collection - Huey Long
Movie Review: 'Who built the highway to Baton Rouge? Who put up the hospital and built you schools?'*
Summary: 5 Stars
This documentary ,which is one of Ken Burns earliest, is just a excellent look at Huey Long. Long was one of the most controversial figures in 20th century American politics and this documentary does him great justice. I only wish that the documentary could have been longer because their are so many great anecdotes about Long that are left out. I would highly recommend reading T. Harry Williams Pulitzer prize winning book 'Huey Long' along with this DVD. It's too bad the documentary couldn't have been at least double the present length.
Almost all of the people interviewed in this documentary are now gone so it was great that Burns was able to interview them in the '80s and hear people's impressions of Long and his many contradictions. They talk about Long like it was only yesterday not like fifty years had passed. The archival footage is just awesome. The footage is very clear and to see Long in the flesh actually talking really makes him come alive even more. This footage is worth the price of the DVD alone. You will hear Long's song 'Every Man a King' and this is very fascinating to see and hear. Also, the documentary begins with Long and his comparison between Democrats and Republicans and this is still hilarious and still so very true.
This documentary is very fair and shows both Long's dark side and all of the achievements he did for Louisiana. Long ,love him or hate him, is one of the most fascinating political characters that this nation has ever produced. The story as told by Burns is gripping and excellent. You will revisit a time when politicians ,by either legal or illegal means, actually got things done. You will shake your head at the shenanigans of Long and his cronies and you will wonder at what a strange, wonderful history our country has.
Highly recommended!
A+++
'The Kingfish gonna save this land'*
*From Randy Newman and his excellent song on Huey Long- 'Kingfish'
Summary of Ken Burns America Collection - Huey Long
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