Produced and directed by Peter Conner and Alan Mumby, The Mayflower Pilgrims tells the story of how and why the pilgrims came to America. Filmed on location in England and using quotes from letters and other documents of Pilgrim leaders, this film is rich in detail and information.
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Details
LENGTH: 1 x 43 Minutes
FORMAT: Special
INTERNATIONAL TRACK: No
TEXTLESS: No
CLOSED CAPTIONS: No
ASPECT RATIO: 4:3
PRODUCTION YEAR: 2003
SUPPLIER: PA Video Communications
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
RIGHTS TERRITORY: Worldwide
Towards the end of the 16th Century, in a quiet corner of England, well away from the mainstream of Elizabethan life, an apparently insignificant religious movement emerged. Composed of a small band of largely anonymous people who believed in a simple form of worship, away from the ritualized trappings of the established Church of the day. These people were known as Separatists.
No one then could possibly have guessed what a huge impact these faithful Christians would have on world history. But when, in 1620, after years of sacrifice and hardship, they arrived on the shores of the New World in a tiny ship, they carried in their hearts a set of beliefs which would form the bedrock values for the world’s most powerful democracy… America, a nation engendered by the idea of freedom, and expression, of religious belief.
History has given these remarkable people a name… The Mayflower Pilgrims. This is their story.
Reviews
“A technically well-done examination of the lives of the Pilgrims and of the events that led to their decision to leave Europe forever and find religious freedom in the New World, The Mayflower Pilgrims tells the story of the newcomers’ remarkable passion and insistence on political responsibility which helped set the stage for the American Revolution... filmed on location in England and using quotes from letters and other documents of Pilgrim leaders, this video is rich in detail and information. Two and a half Stars.” -Video Librarian
“… this lovely British production introduces the courageous endeavors of this band of religious Separatists who drew strength from their faith. Short readings, reenactments, art prints, maps, and stunning footage from historically rich British churches and towns vividly back the host’s pithy commentary.” -Booklist
“What comes through in the presentation is the determination of the Pilgrims to let nothing stand in their way in their search for truth…. The video does justice to the purpose by describing its origins in the religious turmoil of 17th century England.” -Children’s Video Report
“For those of us who grew up with stories of the Pilgrims every November this work is something of a revelation. Filmed on location in those areas of England where the Pilgrims arose we see the churches where they worshiped, the wharf in Plymouth where they boarded Mayflower, the roads they traveled. Many of these places may be unknown to Americans. Narrator Barry Coleman does well in making the story of the Pilgrims something that involves flesh and blood people. Performers in period dress help to give some scenes a “you are there” quality. Overall, the quality of the picture, the camera work, and sound are good to very good. This story of a group of what may be termed proto-Puritans and their search for religious freedom will do well in schools and public libraries.” – Educational Media Reviews Online
“The video provides the factual British perspective on why the Pilgrims came to Massachusetts in 1620… The narration is clear, crisp, complete, informative and aurally balanced… American history and Western Civilization classes in high school and college could use this film for classroom viewing or individual showing in a learning center.” – School Library Journal
“Produced and directed by Peter Conner and Alan Mumby, The Mayflower Pilgrims tells the story of how and why the pilgrims came to America. In the late 16th century, religious Separatists began to develop a new, simpler way of worshiping, avoiding what they thought to be the trappings of ritual and the state control of the Church of England. To escape persecution in England, these Separatists first fled to the Netherlands, but still unsatisfied, set off for the New World in 1620, arriving in Massachusetts on the Mayflower. These Pilgrims founded a new society and their beliefs eventually formed some of the basic principles of what was to become the most powerful democracy in the world, most notably, freedom of religion. Viewers can follow their amazing journey in this intriguing historical documentary.” -Dana Rowader, All Movie Guide
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