Take a journey back in time and immerse yourself in a 150-year-old battle that nearly split our nation in two. This three-part series explores famous and little known aspects of the Civil War, from the perspectives of the Union, the Confederacy and the millions of enslaved people struggling for freedom. Hosted by Ashley Judd, Trace Adkins, and Dennis Haysbert, all of whom had ancestors greatly affected by the war, this series delivers fresh insights and untold tales, brought to life through dramatic recreations and the Smithsonian Institution's vast collection of artifacts.
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- Ended
- Production
- The Biscuit Factory, Smithsonian Channel
Keywords
- civil war
- miniseries
- union
- american civil war
- confederacy
- smithsonian
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Top Cast
Dennis Haysbert as Self - Host
Trace Adkins as Self - Host
Ashley Judd as Self - Host
Top Crew
Molly Hermann · Director, Writer
Aaron Even · Writer
Cindy Kittner · Writer
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