American Experience: The Great War

This gripping three-part "American Experience" documentary uses diaries, letters, and memoirs to give a sobering firsthand account of World War I. In addition to providing the perspectives of journalists, nurses, pilots, and foot soldiers, the series also focuses on those whose contributions to the war tend to be overlooked, including the Native American "code talkers," suffragists, and African-American and Latino soldiers. Oliver Platt narrates, with the voices of Blythe Danner and Campbell Scott. 6 hrs. total on 3 discs. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English.