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David McCullough
David McCullough is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, author, and television personality known for his works on American history. Born in Pittsburgh in 1933, he has written numerous best-selling books, including "John Adams," "The Wright Brothers," and "1776." He has also narrated several documentaries, including "The Civil War" and "The American Experience."
Titles credited to David McCullough
The Civil War
A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
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New York: A Documentary Film
This eight-part, 16½-hour television event explores New York City's rich history as the premier laboratory of modern life. A sweeping narrative covering nearly 400 years and 400 square miles, it revea...
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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History
Chronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics. It is the first time in a major documentary televisio...
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American Experience
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
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The Donner Party
Doomed attempt to get to California in 1846. More than just a riveting tale of death, endurance and survival. The Donner Party's nightmarish journey penetrated to the very heart of the American Dream...
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Huey Long
Ken Burns' portrait of Louisiana governor and U.S. senator Huey Long.
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David McCullough: Painting with Words
Author/historian David McCullough welcomes viewers into his public and private world in this film. Produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman--who adapted McCullough's 'John Adams' for the 7-part HBO min...
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Brooklyn Bridge
Today it's a symbol of strength and vitality. 135 years ago, it was a source of controversy. This documentary examines the great problems and ingenious solutions that marked the construction of the Br...
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California Typewriter
A story about people whose lives are connected by typewriters. A meditation on creativity and technology featuring Tom Hanks, John Mayer, Sam Shepard, David McCullough and others.
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Seabiscuit
True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation.
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