500 Nations [5 Discs]

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

This documentary series on Native American history and culture has been given a respectful presentation for its release on DVD. 500 Nations has been transferred to disc in the full-frame aspect ratio of 1.33:1, while the audio has been mastered in Dolby Digital Stereo. The narration and interviews are in English, with optional subtitles in English, French, and Spanish. Bonus materials include an introduction and afterword from Kevin Costner, thoughts on the use of CGI (Computer Generated Imagery) in the series from director Jack Leustig, and a bonus CD-ROM disc featuring archival material and details on the production of the series. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

DVD FEATURES:

• Region: 1
• Number of Discs: 5
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 (Pre-1954 Standard)
• Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo
• Features:
  • New series introduction and closing remarks by Kevin Costner
  • CGI insight with director Jack Leustig
  • Bonus CD-ROM disc of extensive archival and making-of material
  • Subtitles: English, Francais, & Espanol

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Cast:

  
       "Sugar Ray" Robinson

• Director:

  Jack Leustig

• Producer:

  Jack Leustig, Roberta Grossman

• Screenwriter:

  Jack Leustig, Roberta Grossman, W.T. Morgan, Lee Miller, John M. Pohl

• Cinematographer:

  Gary Steele, Dyanna Taylor, Terry Hopkins, William McCullough

• Composer (Music Score):

  Peter Buffett

• Editor:

  Edgar Burcksen, Susan R. Crutcher

• Co-producer:

  Lisa Sonne

• Executive Producer:

  Kevin Costner, Jim Wilson, Bernd Eichinger, Ralph Tornberg

• Supervisor/Manager:

  Susan R. Crutcher

• Casting:

  Elisabeth Leustig

• Supervising Editor:

  Susan R. Crutcher

• Co-Executive Producer:

  Bernd Eichinger, Ralph Tornberg

• Research:

  Lee Miller