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The conquering and development of the great American frontier is the focus of this nine-part documentary from producer Ken Burns. Hear the true stories of the men and women who called the West their home, from Native Americans forced off their ancestral lands to pioneering settlers, fortune-seekers and outlaws. Included are "The People," "Empire Upon the Trails," "The Speck of the Future," "Death Runs Riot," "The Grandest Enterprise Under God," "Fight No More Forever," "The Geography of Hope," "Ghost Dance" and "One Sky Above Us." 12 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; "making of" documentary; trivia; maps. 9 episodes on 5 discs. 12 hrs.