Popular History Movies on Amazon Video - Page 133

A Godless Country

2021

A Godless Country

2021
Moreton Bay, 1832. Following the loss of their beloved daughter, an Irish convict pair escape to the bush in a desperate attempt to return home.
The Extraordinary Life of Amelia Earhart

2010

The Extraordinary Life of Amelia Earhart

2010
An account of the life and career of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean, and who disappeared in 1937 during what began as a round-the-world flight.
Shiloh: The War is Civil No More

1998

Shiloh: The War is Civil No More

1998
Shiloh was one of the largest amphibious campaigns ever waged by an American Army. It was a brutal Civil War battle that where one in four who fought was killed or wounded. Highlights the 135th Anniversary Reenactment with 13,000 participants of the Tennessee battle, along with archival photos, digital effects, first-person accounts and narration.
Manassas 1861

2002

Manassas 1861

2002
After giving a brief overview of the events leading up to the United States Civil War, this video uses historical photos and reenactments to explore the first major land battle of the American Civil War at Manassas, Virginia. The July 21, 1861 battle, known both as Manassas and the First Battle of Bull Run, is shown in a step-by-step process detailing various troop movements throughout the day.
King Philip's War

2000

King Philip's War

2000
Taking place between June 1675 and August 1676, between the colonists of the Massachusetts Bay Colonies of New England and the Native American Wampanoag Tribe, this was considered the bloodiest war per capita in this country's history. Native Americans and historians of the period believe this war was one of the most significant, seminal events in American history.
Gettysburg: Final Measure of Devotion

2013

Gettysburg: Final Measure of Devotion

2013
The film, along with the incredible action and spectacle of the 150th reenactment, features over 60 breath taking colorized images of the leading figures of the battle by Denmark-based artist, Mads Madsen.
KJV: The Making of the King James Bible

2011

KJV: The Making of the King James Bible

2011
Award-winning director Jerry Griffith brings to life the fascinating history of this great work, along with its impact for us today.
39-45 : la face cachée du Vatican

2016

39-45 : la face cachée du Vatican

2016
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1914 Invasion of Belgium

2014

1914 Invasion of Belgium

2014
The small Belgian army held up the German advance, the British Expeditionary Force fought its first battle and the invincible German army was brought to a standstill in Belgium. This film traces that first month, the battles of Liège, Antwerp and Mons. In reconstruction it uses the words of those who took part and looks at the remains of the battlefields and the fortifications that still exist.
Stateless

2014

Stateless

2014
In the late 1980's, on the brink of the collapse of the Soviet Union, tens of thousands of Soviet Jews were finally allowed to leave the USSR. What these people did not expect was that their final destination, America, no longer welcomed them with open arms. In 1988, American policy suddenly changed and thousands of Soviet Jews were stranded in Italy. Stateless. This documentary captures that unique slice of history from the point of view of the émigrés as well as expert accounts of the situation from influential Jewish leaders including David Harris of the AJC, Mark Handelman of NYANA and Mark Hetfield of HIAS among others.
Camp 72

2015

Camp 72

2015
5.2
Camp 72 follows a quest for justice and healing after war.
The Hudson River School: Artistic Pioneers

2016

The Hudson River School: Artistic Pioneers

2016
In the vicinity of New York's Hudson River Valley, a group of American painters led by British born artist Thomas Cole forged an artistic vision of the wilderness. This was the first American school of landscape painting. Men with the names of Cole, Durand, Cropsey, Bierstadt, and Church would impress the world with their creative brilliance and wondrous vision. On canvas they would bring to life 19th century America.
The Amish: Shunned

2014

The Amish: Shunned

2014
7.6
The story of shunning in Amish communities.
The Dambusters Raid

1994

The Dambusters Raid

1994
7
On May 17th. 1943 the Royal Air Force carried out one of the most remarkable bombing raids ever undertaken by a handful of skilled aircrew prepared to risk their lives attacking a seemingly impossible target.
Left for Dead

2010

Left for Dead

2010
"Civil War Life" is a six-part series that examines the American Civil War from an insider's point of view, with first-person accounts and never-before-seen period photos. "Left for Dead" tells the story of Ohio schoolteacher Oscar L. Jackson, who formed his own regiment and was engaged in some of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War -- only to be shot in the face and left for dead.
Jesus

2004

Jesus

2004
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Behind the Blue Veil

2013

Behind the Blue Veil

2013
Beyond the mystical city of Timbuktu, Mamatal, the son of a Tuareg chief sets out on a journey across the Sahara to save his culture known as the blue people of the Sahara before they disappear. But when the North African government of Mali collapses, he finds himself and his people caught up in an international crisis,a battle between the Tuareg fighting for independence and Al Qaeda bent on taking over the Sahara to plot future terrorist attacks against the United States and Europe. documentary looks behind the international headlines of the crisis in the Sahara and exposes the government corruption and neglect of an indigenous people who might be the only hope for defeating Islamic radicals in the region.
Jerusalem: Center of the World

2009

Jerusalem: Center of the World

2009
7.5
Jerusalem: Center of the World tells the epic story of the world s most incredible city, capturing the rich mosaic of the city s Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities. Covering a sweeping history of over 4,000 years, the film explores the founding of the city; the birth and convergence of the world s three major monotheistic religions; and the key events in Jerusalem s history as described in the Hebrew and Christian Bibles, the Talmud, the Hagaddah, the Koran, and the Hadith. Highlights include: Mount Moriah, the site of the First and Second Temples; the Church of the Holy Sepulcher; the Dome of the Rock; and the Western Wall. Directed by Andrew Goldberg, and hosted by Ray Suarez (The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer), the film includes interviews with locals, top scholars and clergy.
In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey

2013

In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey

2013
7.5
In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey is a documentary film about the legendary American guitarist, composer and provocateur John Fahey, 1939-2001. Fahey is often considered the godfather of 'American primitive guitar'. This cinematic exploration features Pete Townshend, Chris Funk of The Decemberists and Joey Burns of Calexico. These stellar musicians, along with Fahey associates and friends such as the famous 'Dr. Demento', radio broadcaster Barry Hansen, explore the legacy of this profoundly influential artist. The film was recorded in the Washington D.C. area where John Fahey was born, along the Mississippi Delta from Memphis to New Orleans, in Los Angeles, Toronto, Austin, New York and in Oregon where Fahey spent his last two decades.
Of By For

2013

Of By For

2013
A journey across America’s Route 66 finds a country united in disappointment with the status quo in Washington.