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Features: DVD
Relying on the correspondence between the second president and his wife, this joint biography sheds light on the characters of two remarkable people and the tumultuous times through which they lived. In addition to a window onto the revolutionary era, John and Abigail's story provides an intimate look inside a marriage of true companions, for whom life included the great events of history, but also laughter, affection, and family tragedy.
Editor's Note
Founding father John Adams and his wife, Abigail, shared one of the most intriguing partnerships in U.S. history. Married in 1764, the couple was frequently separated by John's integral role in the establishment of a fledgling nation (which included persuading Congress to declare independence and serving as the second president), during which time they sustained their marriage through prolific personal correspondence. This episode of PBS's AMERICAN EXPERIENCE series explores John and Abigail's complex relationship through readings from their over 1000 letters; interviews with historians David McCullough, Joanne Freeman, and Joseph Ellis; and dramatic re-creations starring actors Simon Russell Beale and Linda Emond.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital Stereo | | Choice For Revolution, Behind The Scenes | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Paramount |
| Release Date: 5/12/2009 |
| Running Time: 120 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2006 | | Catalog ID: 705052 | | UPC: 00841887050524 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Video: B&W and Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew | Abigail Adams - Subject | | John Adams - Subject |
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