Fighting for Freedom: Revolution & Civil War (2003)

Synopsis: From the first pilgrims fleeing religious persecution to the millions of immigrants flocking to its shores in search of economic opportunities, America has been an irresistible beacon of freedom to... From the first pilgrims fleeing religious persecution to the millions of immigrants flocking to its shores in search of economic opportunities, America has been an irresistible beacon of freedom to human beings the world over. But this freedom had to be earned, and the PBS feature FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM tells the story of that forging place of American liberty: the Revolutionary War. It also examines the issue of slavery in a society built on the premise of freedom, a thorny contradiction which could only be resolved through the bloody four-year conflict known as the Civil War. Based on Joy Hakim's book series A HISTORY OF US, and featuring the narration of celebrities like Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM is sure to appeal to anyone interested in two of America's defining moments: the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. [More]