The True Story of Alexander the Great (History Channel)
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Actor: Peter WoodwardBrand: A&E
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Letterboxed, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 150 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-01-25
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: A&E Home Video
Movie Reviews of The True Story of Alexander the Great (History Channel)
Movie Review: Great companion DVD for studying Alexander the Great
Summary: 5 Stars
My kids both have enjoyed learning about Alexander the Great and they were thrilled to watch this DVD. They have even asked to watch it again, picking it over more popular forms of entertainment. For that reason alone I should give it 5 stars! I realize there are a few shortcomings with the DVD but those are a result of this not being a high budget Hollywood film and/or this DVD being limited to about 2.5 hours running time. Of course there could have been more material included and flashier battle scenes, but that wasn't the purpose of this presentation.
This is great companion material to help bring Alexander the Great to life for anyone who is studying him. The story is presented in a way where you can identify what is fact and what is fiction. They don't shy away from Alexander's dark side, but it is also handled in a tasteful manner.
Summary of The True Story of Alexander the Great (History Channel)
Tutored by Aristotle, helpless witness to his father's assassination, and a brilliant, pioneering tactician, Alexander the Great had conquered the known world--and sealed his legacy as one of history's most remarkable rulers--by the age of 25. In the year 334 B.C., 20-year-old King Alexander of Macedonia decided to bring the farthest reaches of the world under one domain. Over the next 12 years, he led a grand army across more than 20,000 miles and eventually brought all of Asia under his control, only to perish from battle wounds at the age of 32. Incorporating dramatic onsite reenactments with high-end computer graphics and the expertise of renowned scholars, THE TRUE STORY OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT is special presentation from THE HISTORY CHANNEL?, examining the life and career of this military genius, impassioned lover, and fearless leader. Hosted by Peter Woodward (Conquest), this definitive program is available on DVD for the first time. DVD Features: The Making of The True Story of Alexander The Great Featurette; Interactive Menus; Scene SelectionDocumentary DVD Video
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