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Category	Docudrama DVDs, Dramas Movies, Television/TV Series Videos, Action, Box Sets, Adventure, Gift Set, Biography, Cable Original, Cable Tv/Cable Tv Shows, Mini-Series, HBO

Starring	Laura Linney, Paul Giamatti, Danny Huston, Tom Wilkinson, David Morse, Sarah Polley, Stephen Dillane, Rufus Sewell
Director	Tom Hooper
Executive Producer	Tom Hanks
Source Writer	David McCullough
Writer	Kirk Ellis

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This sprawling HBO miniseries depicts the extraordinary life and times of one of Americas least understood, and most underestimated, founding fathers: the 2nd President of the United States, John Adams. Starring Paul Giamatti in the title role and Laura Linney as Adams devoted wife Abigail, John Adams chronicles the extraordinary life journey of one of the primary shapers of our independence and government, whose legacy has often been eclipsed by more flamboyant contemporaries like Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, and Franklin. Set against the backdrop of a nations stormy birth, this sweeping miniseries is a moving love story, a gripping narrative, and a fascinating study of human nature.

This epic miniseries from HBO takes viewers inside the incredible life of John Adams, the second president of the United States. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by David McCullough, the seven-part series follow Adams (Paul Giamatti, SIDEWAYS) during his leadership of America during some of its most turbulent times. It also captures his profound relationship with his wife Abigail (Laura Linney, YOU CAN COUNT ON ME), one of history's great love stories. ...See Full Description

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Historicaly enlightening for me. Superb production. Shouldn't be missed.
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Product Details

Studio	Warner Home Video
Orig Year	2008
CD Universe Part number	7655774
Catalog number	1000038820
Discs	3
Release Date	Jun 10, 2008
Rating	Not Rated
Running Time	501 Minutes
Additional Info	Widescreen; Digipak
Movie Details	Color; Widescreen; Digipak

John Adams DVD Features

John Adams is a sprawling HBO miniseries event that depicts the extraordinary life and times of one of Americas least understood, and most underestimated, founding fathers: the second President of the United States, John Adams. Starring Paul Giamatti (Sideways, Cinderella Man, HBOs American Spendor) in the title role and Laura Linney (You Can Count on Me, Kinsey) as Adams devoted wife Abigail, John Adams chronicles the extraordinary life journey of one of the primary shapers of our independence and government, whose legacy has often been eclipsed by more flamboyant contemporaries like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin. Set against the backdrop of a nations stormy birth, this sweeping miniseries is a moving love story, a gripping narrative, and a fascinating study of human nature. Above all, at a time when the nation is increasingly polarized politically, this story celebrates the shared values of liberty and freedom upon which this country was built. Source: Warner Home Video

DVD Features: Full Frame - 1.33 Widescreen - 1.85 Additional Release Material: Documentary: Painting with Words Featurette: The Making Of JOHN ADAMS Text/Photo Galleries: Production Notes Facts Are Stubborn Things - An Exclusive Onscreen Historical Guide