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The Civil War

TV-1419901 season
IMDb 9.0

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A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

DocumentaryWar & Politics
Civil WarSlaveryMiniseriesAmerican Civil War19th CenturyAmerican Historical FoundationAmerican HistoryWar DocumentaryHistorical DocumentaryHistorical Events

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What is The Civil War (1990) about?

A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Who stars in The Civil War?

The Civil War stars David McCullough (Narrator (voice)), Sam Waterston (Abraham Lincoln (voice)), Julie Harris (Mary Chestnut (voice)), Jason Robards (Ulysses S. Grant (voice)), Morgan Freeman (Frederick Douglass / John Boston (voice)).

How many seasons does The Civil War have?

The Civil War has 1 seasons. There are 9 episodes in total.

Is The Civil War worth watching?

The Civil War holds an IMDb rating of 9.0/10. Fans of Documentary, War & Politics are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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