The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth
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The voyage of the Mayflower in 1620 has come to define the founding moment of America, celebrated each year at Thanksgiving. A lavish new drama documentary by Ric Burns, based on governor William Bradford's extraordinary eye-witness account, the Mayflower Pilgrims reveals the grim truth behind their voyage across the Atlantic. The Pilgrims story has come to define the founding moment of America and all it stands for. Celebrated each year at Thanksgiving, it is remembered as a pious crusade aimed at founding a Puritan paradise. However their journey from a harsh, often violent part of England to a colony assured of survival less than ten years later is also one of wealth, cruelty, and entrepreneurial genius.
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- Ric Burns
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- The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth
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- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
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What is The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth about?
The voyage of the Mayflower in 1620 has come to define the founding moment of America, celebrated each year at Thanksgiving. A lavish new drama documentary by Ric Burns, based on governor William Bradford's extraordinary eye-witness account, the Mayflower Pilgrims reveals the grim truth behind their voyage across the Atlantic. The Pilgrims story has come to define the founding moment of America and all it stands for. Celebrated each year at Thanksgiving, it is remembered as a pious crusade aimed at founding a Puritan paradise. However their journey from a harsh, often violent part of England to a colony assured of survival less than ten years later is also one of wealth, cruelty, and entrepreneurial genius.
Who directed The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth?
The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth was directed by Ric Burns.
Who stars in The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth?
The principal cast of The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth includes Rebecca Gethings, Roger Rees, Jos Brown, Josh Webb, James Thorne.
When was The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth released and how long is it?
The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.