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This incisive four-part "American Experience" look at the nation's Western expansion, hosted by noted documentarian Ric Burns, draws on paintings, maps, interviews, and narration from Holly Hunter, F. Murray Abraham and others to track the conquest of the frontier from 1845 to 1893. Includes "Westward, The Course of Empire Takes Its Way," "The Approach of Civilization," "The War for the Black Hills," and "Ghost Dance." 6 hrs. total on two discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English stereo.
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David McCulloughCharlotte Black Elk
Dee Brown
Ian Frazier
Michael Her Many Horses
Alvin M Josephy Jr
Marie Not Help Him
Mardell Plainfeather
Russell Baker
F. Murray Abraham
Philip Bosco
J. D. Cannon
Rodney Grant
Graham Greene
Holly Hunter
Gene Jones
Amy Madigan
E. G. Marshall
Matthew Modine
Chris Murney
George Plimpton
Ving Rhames
Frances Sternhagen
Wes Studi
Sheila Tousey
Eli Wallach
M. Emmet Walsh

