Premiere, p.118, 06/01/1995, "...Epic history..." - Recommended
500 Nations is an eight-part documentary that explores the history of the indigenous peoples of North and Central America, from pre-Colombian times through the period of European contact and colonization, to the end of the 19th century and the subjugation of the Plains Indians of North America. 500 Nations utilizes historical texts, eyewitness accounts, pictorial sources and computer graphic reconstructions to explore the magnificent civilizations which flourished prior to contact with Western civilization, and to tell the dramatic and tragic story of the Native American nations' desperate attempts to retain their way of life against overwhelming odds.
Source: Warner Home Video
DVD Features:
Region 1
4-Disc Set
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Surround Stereo 2.0 English
Additional Release Material:
Featurette - CGI Insight With Director Jack Leustig
Introduction - New Series Introduction and Closing remarks by Kevin Costner
Additional Products:
Bonus CD-ROM - Extensive Archival and Making-of Material
"Dances With Wolves" star Kevin Costner produced this 8-volume series chronicling the history of Native Americans. See individual episodes for descriptions. Hosted by Gregory Harrison.