The Civil War (Ken Burns) (25th Anniversary Edition) (Blu-ray)

Documentarian Ken Burns presents this nine-episode opus, the Emmy Award-winning PBS series that broke all public television viewership records and brought to life the most turbulent chapter in American history. Maps, drawings, vintage photographs, and actor narration featuring the words of those who went to war (and those who were left behind) are blended to recount the causes, conflicts, and resolution of the War Between the States. Interviewees include author Shelby Foote, historians Barbara J. Fields, Ed Bearss, and Stephen B. Oates; narrated by David McCullough. 11 2/3 hrs. Total on six discs. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; "making of" documentary; featurettes; interviews; more.

Starring: Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards, Morgan Freeman, Paul Roebling, Garrison Keillor, George Black, Arthur Miller, Christopher Murney, Charles McDowell, Horton Foote, George Plimpton, Philip Bosco, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, Laurence Fishburne