The West (1996)★ 8.4/10
- Documentary
- History
- War
Directed by: Stephen Ives
Written by: Dayton Duncan, Geoffrey C. Ward
Stephen Ives' "The West" is a PBS 4-Video Series co-produced by Ken Burns: - "Death Runs Riot" 85 min. - "Fight No More Forever" 85 min. - "Ghost Dance" 58 min. - "The People" 82 min.
- Original title
- The West
- Storyline
- This documentary covers the history of the American West from the Native American tribes to their encounter with Europeans and how the Europeans conquered them and settled the land. In telling this story, the film takes into the account to both the viewpoints of Indians and other minorities to balance the white populations history.
- Rating
- 8.4 / 10 · 2,366
- Companies
- Florentine Films, Insignia Films, The West Film Project Inc., Time-Life Video, WETA, Polyband, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
- Release dates
- US September 15, 1996