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Death and The Civil War

Based on the best-selling book by Drew Gilpin Faust, this film will explore how the American Civil War created a "republic of suffering" and will chart the far-reaching social, political, and social changes brought about by the pervasive presence and fear of death during the Civil War.
IMDb 8.11 h 56 min2012X-Ray13+
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Content advisory
Violence
Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Ric Burns
Producers
WGBH and Steeplechase Films
Cast
Narrated by Oliver Platt
Studio
PBS
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