John Adams
(DVD)
Contributors
Coatsworth, David. Producer
Ellis, Kirk. Screenwriter
Ashford, Michelle. Screenwriter
Hooper, Tom. Director
Giamatti, Paul Actor
Ellis, Kirk. Screenwriter
Ashford, Michelle. Screenwriter
Hooper, Tom. Director
Giamatti, Paul Actor
Published
[New York, NY] : HBO Video
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (501 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inches.
Status
Northwest Reno Library - DVD / Blu-rays
DVD VIDEO JOHN
1 available
DVD VIDEO JOHN
1 available
Northwest Reno Library - DVD / Blu-rays
DVD VIDEO JOHN WIDE
1 available
DVD VIDEO JOHN WIDE
1 available
Sparks Library - DVD / Blu-rays
DVD VIDEO JOHN
1 available
DVD VIDEO JOHN
1 available
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Reno Library - DVD / Blu-rays | DVD VIDEO JOHN WIDE | On Shelf |
| Northwest Reno Library - DVD / Blu-rays | DVD VIDEO JOHN | On Shelf |
| Sparks Library - DVD / Blu-rays | DVD VIDEO JOHN | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Adams, Abigail, -- 1744-1818 -- Drama.
Adams, John, -- 1735-1826 -- Drama.
Biographical television programs
DVD-Video discs
Founding Fathers of the United States -- Drama.
Historical television programs
McCullough, David G. -- Film and video adaptations.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography -- Drama.
Television mini-series
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1775-1783 -- Drama.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Drama.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Adams, John, -- 1735-1826 -- Drama.
Biographical television programs
DVD-Video discs
Founding Fathers of the United States -- Drama.
Historical television programs
McCullough, David G. -- Film and video adaptations.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography -- Drama.
Television mini-series
United States -- Foreign relations -- 1775-1783 -- Drama.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Drama.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Other Subjects
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Published
[New York, NY] : HBO Video
Format
DVD
Language
English
UPC
883929020065, 883929335459
Notes
General Note
Originally broadcast on HBO as a seven-part mini-series in 2008.
General Note
Based on the book by David McCullough.
General Note
Special features: Disc three: Documentary: David McCullough: painting with words: a rare and personal glimpse at the life and works of author David McCullough; Facts are stubborn things: an exclusive onscreen historical guide; "The making of 'John Adams'" featurette.
Creation/Production Credits
Directors of photography, Danny Cohen, Tak Fujimoto ; editor, Melanie Oliver ; music, Robert Lane, Joseph Vitarelli ; costume designer, Donna Zakowska ; production designer, Gemma Jackson.
Participants/Performers
Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, David Morse, Clancy O'Connor, Sarah Polley, Rufus Sewell, Justin Theroux, Tom Wilkinson, Danny Huston, Stephen Dillane.
Description
While our new nation was suffering attacks from both within and without, John Adams had a vision of a nation of liberty and justice for all. He guided his peers--General George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson--in setting the values and agenda for a glorious, free America. Adams and his wife Abigail refined these ambitious democratic ideals, and their partnership became one of the most moving love stories in American history.
Description
Depicts the extraordinary life and times of one of America's least understood, and most underestimated, founding fathers: the second President of the United States, John Adams. Explores the extraordinary life journey of one of the primary shapers of our independence and government, whose legacy has often been eclipsed by more flamboyant contemporaries. Set against the backdrop of a nations stormy birth, a moving love story and celebrates the shared values of liberty and freedom upon which this country was built.
Description
This sweeping miniseries depicts the extraordinary life and times of one of America's least understood, and most underestimated, founding fathers: the second President of the United States, John Adams.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG.
System Details
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereophonic.
Language
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Coatsworth, D., Ellis, K., Ashford, M., Hooper, T., Giamatti, P., Linney, L., Morse, D., O'Connor, C., Polley, S., Sewell, R., Theroux, J., Wilkinson, T., Huston, D., Dillane, S., & McCullough, D. G. John Adams . HBO Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David. Coatsworth et al.. John Adams. HBO Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David. Coatsworth et al.. John Adams HBO Video.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Coatsworth, David., et al. John Adams HBO Video,
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