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I first saw this movie years ago at the Museum of Science "Omni Theater" where the audience was surrounded by a giant screen and sound. It was memorably impressive. I just recently found that it was available on DVD - so I got one. It is still an entertaining movie, with a lot of historical facts included. Of course watching on home tv is not as immersive as the Omni, but still a great movie with well done camera angles of the Grand Canyon and carefully written script of what really happened during that expedition. I only wish the writers would have included the part where Lewis is introduced to willow bark, which later became the wonder drug aspirin. Other than that minor omission, I would recommend this movie to all those who would like a realistic vision of this incredible journey and the courage it took.Read full review
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Not as good as Ken Burns' Lewis & Clark. I had already seen the Ken Burns' version and was probably expecting too much. I really like the Special Feature on the making of the film. It helped me appreciate it more.
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This is a true classic tale of American discovery. Its a documentary. It’s not a “ product that derives status from its sale on ebay. For these kinds of recorded histories, you need a different set of questions.
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This gives a very detailed account of Lewis and Clark and how they accomplished mapping uncharted areas of land for thousands of miles. Its an incredible journey that gives credence to planning and hard work as well as having plain old good luck and being in the right place at the right time. ( with the right people Sacagawea ) I learned things I wasnt aware of before, like Sacagawea being a mere 16 years old when she started on the trip, and she was the wife of a French trapper.. etc. The Movie ends with footnotes on the lives of both Lewis and Clark and give you a little more insight as to the character of each one. worth watching and owning.. I recomend it.. great family viewing also.
After previously viewing the 4 hour Ken Burns' documentary about Lewis & Clark, I found that the NG version (45 minutes) truly complemented the first.The reality of what the Corps of Discovery experienced way vividly conveyed by real people actually going through the Columbia River rapids, etc. I think that the viewer's understanding of the expeditions would be more enhanced by viewing both documentaries and by further reading. Our elementary school day camp will be studying L & C, and the NG film will be a great help!
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