Janson Media today announced the worldwide DVD release of the feature-length documentary Gettysburg and Stories of Valor. The title is being released in two versions, as a 2-disc set (1 x 180′) with extra features, and as a “Public Television Edition” (1 x 56′), featuring the edited version of the documentary which aired nationwide on PBS stations.
Narrated by Keith Carradine, Gettysburg and Stories of Valor – Public Television Edition contains 12 unique stories focusing on one of the most exciting periods in United States history, America’s Civil War. Gettysburg and Stories of Valor covers the Battle of Gettysburg with episodes including Colonel Strong Vincent’s defense of Little Round Top; the “hallowed ground” of Gettysburg National Cemetery including the grave of President Nixon’s great grandfather; the mysterious Devil’s Den photographs; General Winfield Scott Hancock’s injury and presidential campaign/ and Confederate General Lewis Armistead’s secret distress call.
Disc 2 focuses on additional heroic and tragic moments in the Civil War such as: brutality at the Dead Line in Andersonville Prison; loss of charismatic Brigadier General Alexander Hays; medical and surgical history of the war; the Confederate President; and the explosion at Allegheny Arsenal.
SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDED IN THE 2-DISC SET
-Commentary – Michael Kraus, David Neville and Mark Bussler
-Interview – Michael Kraus, David Neville and Mark Bussler about the cultural and military significance of Gettysburg illustrated with deleted scenes from film
Trailers:
- Johnstown Flood
- Shot to Pieces
- CIVIL WAR MINUTES® – Confederate
- Civil War Life – Shot to Pieces
GETTYSBURG AND STORIES OF VALOR DVD (PUBLIC TELEVISION VERSION)
LENGTH: 56 Minutes
MSRP: $14.95
CATALOG #: 20414
UPC #: 6-4603204149-1
ISBN #: 1-56839-364-4
RELEASE YEAR: 2010
PRODUCER: Inecom Entertainment Company
TECHNICAL NOTES: Widescreen Version, Enhanced for 16 x 9 TV, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
STREET DATE: March 10, 2010
GETTYSBURG AND STORIES OF VALOR (2 DISC SET)
LENGTH: 180 Minutes
MSRP: $39.95
CATALOG #: 20413
UPC #: 6-4603204139-2
ISBN #: 1-56839-363-6
RELEASE YEAR: 2010
PRODUCER: Inecom Entertainment Company
TECHNICAL NOTES: Widescreen Version, Enhanced for 16 x 9 TV, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
STREET DATE: March 10th, 2010
