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The West
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.
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Episode 1
The People
Sun, Sep 15, 199683 mins
To the Europeans, the West was a wilderness to be conquered, a wilderness filled with boundless treasure, souls to be saved and new horizons to explore. Beginning with America's purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1804, a young country prepared for its own epic march across the terrain of the West.
Awards
- 1998 - WGA Award (TV) - Documentary - Other Than Current Events - nominated
- 1997 - Erik Barnouw Award - - winner
- 1997 - TCA Award - Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials - nominated
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