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John Adams Director: Tom Hooper Cast: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane, Danny Huston

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  • DVD Release Date: 06/10/2008
  • Rating: Rated PG
  • Sales Rank: 393

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Features

Closed Caption; The entire 7-part miniseries; David McCullough: Painting With Words - a rare and personal glimpse at the life and words of author David McCullough; Facts Are Stubborn Things - an exclusive onscreen historicall guide; The Making of John Adams featurette

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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- John Adams
1. Join or Die [2:15]
3. Malicious Tongues [8:48]
4. Damn Your Bloods [12:12]
5. The Truth of the Case [12:20]
6. Gravity to Our Cause [10:41]
7. To Compel Compliance [13:20]
1. The Brood of Her Children [5:11]
3. Natural Born Rights [13:40]
4. One Able Man [15:27]
5. A Leap in the Dark [15:13]
6. Long Hoped for Separation [17:56]
7. Which Way the Wind Blows [13:22]
1. Join or Die [2:15]
3. Malicious Tongues [8:48]
4. Damn Your Bloods [12:12]
5. The Truth of the Case [12:20]
6. Gravity to Our Cause [10:41]
7. To Compel Compliance [13:20]
1. The Brood of Her Children [5:11]
3. Natural Born Rights [13:40]
4. One Able Man [15:27]
5. A Leap in the Dark [15:13]
6. Long Hoped for Separation [17:56]
7. Which Way the Wind Blows [13:22]
Disc #2 -- John Adams
1. Needed in Paris [3:25]
3. Sail to Starboard [7:55]
4. Fait Accompli [12:50]
5. In Freedom We're Born [12:21]
6. Sole Minister [10:16]
7. Proper Diplomacy [10:40]
1. All Will Be Fine [5:23]
3. Parisian Distractions [5:56]
4. Contradiction in Character [11:42]
5. Kindred Blood [9:52]
6. Homecoming [8:44]
7. In the Shade of Life [12:33]
1. Talk of Titles [4:53]
3. Future Prosperity [12:34]
4. Pouting Politics [8:18]
5. Threat to France [9:31]
6. Letters Full of Advice [12:00]
7. Preserve, Protect and Defend [9:17]
1. Needed in Paris [3:25]
3. Sail to Starboard [7:55]
4. Fait Accompli [12:50]
5. In Freedom We're Born [12:21]
6. Sole Minister [10:16]
7. Proper Diplomacy [10:40]
1. All Will Be Fine [5:23]
3. Parisian Distractions [5:56]
4. Contradiction in Character [11:42]
5. Kindred Blood [9:52]
6. Homecoming [8:44]
7. In the Shade of Life [12:33]
1. Talk of Titles [4:53]
3. Future Prosperity [12:34]
4. Pouting Politics [8:18]
5. Threat to France [9:31]
6. Letters Full of Advice [12:00]
7. Preserve, Protect and Defend [9:17]
Disc #3 -- John Adams
1. How Great the Guilt [5:18]
3. Our Family Name [8:15]
4. Rallying Round Our Liberty [13:45]
5. Government by Fear [9:07]
6. Absalom [19:31]
7. Relieved of the Burden [15:13]
1. Peacefield [2:15]
3. Posterity Will Judge [9:54]
4. State of Decrepitude [9:29]
5. First to Depart [10:37]
6. Proudest Father in America [10:29]
7. July 4th, 1826 [7:56]
1. How Great the Guilt [5:18]
3. Our Family Name [8:15]
4. Rallying Round Our Liberty [13:45]
5. Government by Fear [9:07]
6. Absalom [19:31]
7. Relieved of the Burden [15:13]
1. Peacefield [2:15]
3. Posterity Will Judge [9:54]
4. State of Decrepitude [9:29]
5. First to Depart [10:37]
6. Proudest Father in America [10:29]
7. July 4th, 1826 [7:56]

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Editorial Reviews

Emmy Award-winning director Tom Hopper takes the helm for this epic, seven-part miniseries produced by Playtone's Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, and presenting American history as seen from the perspective of fiercely independent founding father John Adams (Paul Giamatti). Based on author David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, the film tells the tale of a leader whose remarkable vision helped to guide a burgeoning republic through an especially tumultuous period. Thanks to the tireless support of his loving wife Abigail (Laura Linney), and lifelong friendship with political rivalry Thomas Jefferson (Stephen Dillane), John Adams rose to prominence as the spokesman for the American independence movement before moving on to become America's first ambassador to Holland and England, the first American Vice President, the second American President, and the father of the sixth American President. As with McCullough's best-selling biography, the film draws on a comprehensive collection of letters, diaries, and family papers in order to create the most accurate representation of Adams' life and achievements ever captured on film. Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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John Adams Mini-Seriesby dasNJ

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January 24, 2010: This is an amazing series. Beautifully acted, incredibly well written and offer insights into the making of this country. You may have heard about tar and feathers but until you actually see it done you don't understand what a brutal act it was. Instead of mythical heroes you see the struggles these men and women underwent and their sacrifices. Very powerful and thought-provoking. I got it so my son could see it when he's older to help him understand our founding fathers were real people with foibles and extraordinary wisdom.

Loved it!by Valerie27

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January 23, 2010: This series was wonderful! It invited you in not only to the life of John Adams, which was extraordinary, but to a valuable place in our American history. It was full of fascinating tidbits and rich scenic backgrounds. I highly recommend this to all who love history and want a glimpse of our past.


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