Mark Twain: A Film Directed by Ken Burns

Alternative title

Mark Twain: A Film by Ken Burns

Synopsis

A documentary by Ken Burns, the fifth part of his PBS television series ‘American Lives’. Looks at the life and work of Mark Twain, using archival photography and interviews with writers including Russel Banks, Arthur Miller and William Styron. DVD extras include ‘The Making of Mark Twain’, ‘Ken Burns Making History’ and ‘A Conversation with Ed. Burns’. NB This title is currently only available from America (on Region 1 DVD) and can thus only be purchased by individuals for personal use and not by institutions.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2004

Year of production

2002

Notes

Region 2 PAL version available from Canny Store

Subjects

Literature

Keywords

biographies; literature - American; Twain, Mark; writers - American; literature - 19th century

Credits

Director

Ken Burns

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

210 minutes

Year

2014

Sponsor

Name

PBS

Web

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Distributor

Name

PBS Shop

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Online Retailer

Name

Canny Store

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Phone

01789 207440

Address

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