Cover image for James A. Michener's Centennial
Title:
James A. Michener's Centennial
Author:
Wilder, John, producer, author of screenplay.
Uniform Title:
Centennial (Television program)
Publication Information:
Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2008]

©2008
Physical Description:
6 videodiscs (approximately 20 hr, 52 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Summary:
Relives the grand hopes, dreams, loves, and adventures of generations of residents in Centennial, Colorado-- from their risky attempts to establish a settlement in 1795 through the politics and power plays of the 20th century. Begins with French and Scottish trappers interacting with Native Americans and follows the increasing conflicts as more permanent settlers arrive. Shows how the town of Centennial is founded by the young Mennonite Levi Zendt and his bride-to-be. Looks at the effects of the American Civil War on the settlement and the disputes between cattle ranchers and farmers. Shows the plight of Mexican residents who find their rights threatened by a real estate tycoon from back East. Examines more recent dirty politics as two contestants face off over the future of the town and its dwindling natural resources.
General Note:
Based on the novel by James Michener.

Originally broadcast on television as a 12-episode mini-series in 1978.

Special feature: Memories of Centennial (retrospective look by cast and crew).
Language:
English
Contents:
Only the rocks live forever / Yellow apron

Wagon and the elephant / For as long as the waters flow

Massacre / Longhorns

Shepherds / Storm

Crime / Winds of fortune

Winds of death / Scream of eagles
Reading Level:
Not rated.
UPC:
025195031776

025192195914
Format :
DVD