American Experience: Kit Carson

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

Whether you view him as one of the great American heroes or a deplorable crusader who savaged one of the West's most mighty Native American tribes, there's no denying that Christopher "Kit" Carson played a crucial role in the development of the United States. In this documentary, director Stephen Ives explores the journey of the Indian Tracker who was immortalized in dozens of bestselling novels. While Carson spent a substantial portion of his life advocating for the Native Americans, history would ultimately dictate that his name be forever associated with the "Long Walk" of the Navajos - a tragic campaign in which thousands of men, women, and children were forced on a 3000 mile journey that survivors branded a death march. Archival materials, detailed recreations, and conversations with prominent authors and historians bring the story of this infamous trapper, scout, and soldier to life while illuminating a crucial but seldom-discussed period in American history. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

DVD FEATURES:

• Region: 1
• Number of Discs: 1
• Screen: Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
• Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1
• Features:
  • cc
  • Teacher's guide PDF

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Cast:

  
       Michael Murphy - Narrator

• Director:

  Stephen Ives

• Producer:

  Amanda Pollak

• Screenwriter:

  Michelle Ferrari

• Composer (Music Score):

  Joel Goodman

• Editor:

  George O'Donnell

• Associate Producer:

  Lindsey Megrue

• Executive Producer:

  Mark Samels

• Consultant/advisor:

  Hampton Sides

• Senior Producer:

  Sharon Grimberg

• Field Producer:

  Ben Ostrower