The Way West (1995)
The Approach of Civilisation 1865-1869
A six-hour documentary series chronicling the way the West was lost and won between 1845 and 1893, broadcast nationally on PBS in May 1995 as part of WGBH’s American Experience. The film looks at the final decades of the American frontier from the time of the Gold Rush until after the last gasp of the Indian wars at Wounded Knee.
Director: Ric Burns
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 360 min
Release Date: May 8, 1995
Screenplay
Music: Brian Keane
Editing: Bruce Shaw, Li-Shin Yu
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Way West about?
- A six-hour documentary series chronicling the way the West was lost and won between 1845 and 1893, broadcast nationally on PBS in May 1995 as part of WGBH’s American Experience. The film looks at the final decades of the American frontier from the time of the Gold Rush until after the last gasp of the Indian wars at Wounded Knee.
- Who directed The Way West?
- The Way West was directed by Ric Burns.
- How long is The Way West?
- The Way West has a runtime of 6h 0m (360 minutes).
- What genre is The Way West?
- The Way West is a Documentary film.