American Experience · SEASON 12
John Brown's Holy War
Episode 10 · 2000-02-28
- Documentary
Episode overview
John Brown could be seen as a hero or a madman (perhaps both), but either way, there's no doubt he played a role in igniting the Civil War. Actor Joe Morton narrates a chronicle of Brown's life (1800-59), which features archival stills, atmospheric re-creations and the comments of historians. Interviewed: Russell Banks, Bruce Olds, Margaret Washington, Dennis Frye, Edward Renehan, James Horton, James Stewart, Paul Finkelman and Charles Joyner.
55 minutes
Season 12 episodes
1. New York (1): The Country and the City1999-11-14
2. New York (2): Order and Disorder1999-11-15
3. New York (3): Sunshine and Shadow1999-11-16
4. New York (4): The Power and the People1999-11-17
5. New York (5): Cosmopolis1999-11-18
6. Eleanor Roosevelt2000-01-10
7. Houdini2000-01-24
8. Nixon's China Game2000-01-31
9. The Duel2000-02-14
10. John Brown's Holy War2000-02-28
11. George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (1)2000-04-23
12. George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (2)2000-04-24
13. Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory2000-05-01
14. Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life2000-05-08
15. The Wizard of Photography2000-05-23
