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114 of 117 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, Educational, Oct 21 2011

By D Purple Lamb "D Purple Lamb" - Published on Amazon.com

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This review is from: Up From Slavery - 7-Part Documentary Series (DVD)

I purchased this DVD to add to my collection and I originally thought it would be just another overview of the issues and problems associated with slavery in the US. However, this was a very good teaching video. The segments are in such a way that you can show in parts or all together. The segements that have actors acting out the parts go very well with the voice over. You could also mute the sound and decribe the sections for greater teaching. It covers not only Slavery in America but the islands and how they impacted the slave trade. This is a great collection to enhance ones library or to introduce the history of slavery to those who lack the understanding of how it all happened. It is great for teaching in the classroom and individual knowledge. Not a great subject but a great overview for those who lack the knowledge of this aweful past.

74 of 76 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, Oct 21 2011

By TeenaG - Published on Amazon.com

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Simply outstanding! This is the most complete presentation on slavery I've ever seen. It is the only presentation I've seen that gives a good timeline of historical people and events in conjunction with the political, business, religious, and social mindsets of the people in each time period; and by region of the country, wealth, religion, etc. It has always amazed me that Americans love to talk about the Civil War, but nobody wants to talk about slavery, a major reason the war occurred. Most American children are taught in school that slavery happened; we had the Civic War; and Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves. But the complex political, business, moral, religious, and human issues were glazed over or not mentioned at all. More US history topics should be presented this way. The historians, producers, actors, and everyone associated with this production are to be commended.

63 of 68 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent documentary, Sep 6 2011

By andemoine winrow - Published on Amazon.com

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THIS IS 1 OF THE BEST DOCUMENTARIES I,VE EVER SEEN. TELLING HOW AFRICANS WERE TAKEN FROM THEIR COUNTRY AND SPENDING THE REST OF THEIR LIVES IN SERVITUDE.AND ALSO SHOWING THE CRIMINAL ACTIONS OF THE SLAVEOWNERS. FROM FIGHTING IN WARS 4 THEIR FREEDOM, 2 FAMILIES BEING TAKEN AND SOLD 2 OTHER OWNERS. THIS IS A TRULY TERRIFYING AND DISTURBING STORY.

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