This is how you tell the history of anything. It is the talking head documentary perfected.

Often mocked but this is powerhouse stuff. Effectively navigates it's way thoughout the five years of conflict but manages to bring the personal side to every battle.

I don't believe it's allowed to have any negative thoughts on this.

Shelby Foote you magnificent bastard.

Damn good overview of the Civil War. I could listen to Shelby Foote talk about anything.

The truth is more compelling than any fiction, and this series shows Ken Burns at his peak.

Excellent, learned so much about htis devastating war. Lincoln was fascinating.

Best goddamn thing I ever saw about the Civil War. Endlessly exciting and humorous and moving. Shelby Foote became a "star" after this was televised, and it's small wonder

I'm generally not that big on history (I prefer the present), but when the history comes alive so vividly by way of excellent editing, narration, music and interviews, how could I not be interested? Throughout my watching the series, I kept forgetting that 90% of the time the only things on screen were still photographies. I can only imagine the countless hours spent in the editing room, getting every little piece just right. 11 hours, and never the least bit dull, overdone or underdone.

So many great photographs. A captivating, moving documentary that reveals how fundamental the Civil War is to America as it exists today. I could listen to Shelby Foote talk all day.

Can't praise this documentary enough. I'm a civil war buff to begin with, and the haunting melodies and multiple narrators give this documentary a distinct and impressive flavor. David McCullough is the primary narrator, and does a fabulous job. On top of that, you have one of the pivotal events that shaped America into the nation it is today.

the haunting melodies and multiple narrators give this documentary a distinct and impressive flavor. David McCullough is the primary narrator, and does a fabulous job. On top of that, you have one of the pivotal events that shaped America into the nation it is today. It also endlessly exciting and humorous and moving. Shelby Foote became a "star" after this was televised, and it's small wonder

Fascinating stuff. It's well-directed, and always interesting. If you're a history buff, check it out, it's great.