Native America

Examine the ancient cultures of North and South America in this fascinating four-part documentary. The series visits such varied locales as a temple in the Peruvian Andes, a pyramid near Mexico City, the caves of the Amazon jungle, the Pacific Northwest, Syracuse, New York, and others as it paints a portrait of some the Americas’ earliest civilizations, focusing on their spirituality, science, governmental systems, and more. Features an appearance by rock musician Robbie Robertson of The Band. 3 1/2 hrs. total on 2 discs. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.