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America had not thoroughly explored the Louisiana Purchase obtained from Napoleon's France until Thomas Jefferson sent his secretary on an expedition through the territory. Merriweather Lewis enlisted his friend William Clark to lead the journey with him and in 1804 they set out to explore this massive tract of land. Eventually the pair was joined by Toussaint Charbonneau and his Indian wife, Sacagawea, who proved to be a valuable interpreter of the native languages. Lewis and Clark were presumed dead until their return to St. Louis in 1806. This National Geographic presentation examines this important adventure in American history. Narrated by Jeff Bridges, a veteran western actor.

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UPC0727994750277

eBay Product ID (ePID)3395226

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RatingNR

Movie/TV TitleNational Geographic-Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West

FormatDVD

Release Year2002

GenreEducation/General Interest, Educational

Sub-GenreAmerican History/Culture

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Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Release Date20020827

Film CountryUSA

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4.7

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by sterling963
26 Apr, 2017Most favourable review
Entertaining History
I first saw this movie years ago at the Museum of Science "Omni Theater" where the audience was surrounded by a giant screen and sound. It was memorably impressive. I just recently found that it was available on DVD - so I got one. It is still an entertaining movie, with a lot of historical facts included. Of course watching on home tv is not as immersive as the Omni, but still a great movie with well done camera angles of the Grand Canyon and carefully written script of what really happened during that expedition. I only wish the writers would have included the part where Lewis is introduced to willow bark, which later became the wonder drug aspirin. Other than that minor omission, I would recommend this movie to all those who would like a realistic vision of this incredible journey and the courage it took.
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by mcco0286
06 Aug, 2019Most critical review
National Geographic - Lewis & Clark
Not as good as Ken Burns' Lewis & Clark. I had already seen the Ken Burns' version and was probably expecting too much. I really like the Special Feature on the making of the film. It helped me appreciate it more.
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by erchr_65
05 May, 2020
A classic tale of the Corps of Discovery
This is a true classic tale of American discovery. Its a documentary. It’s not a “ product that derives status from its sale on ebay. For these kinds of recorded histories, you need a different set of questions.
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by 2gwm-76
14 Jun, 2021
Thrilling Rendition of Adventures & Hardships
After previously viewing the 4 hour Ken Burns' documentary about Lewis & Clark, I found that the NG version (45 minutes) truly complemented the first.The reality of what the Corps of Discovery experienced way vividly conveyed by real people actually going through the Columbia River rapids, etc. I think that the viewer's understanding of the expeditions would be more enhanced by viewing both documentaries and by further reading. Our elementary school day camp will be studying L & C, and the NG film will be a great help!
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by r-ramirez
14 Aug, 2017
great movie
wonderful depiction of the journey by Lewis & Clarke... Even if they took a lot of artistic license with the name 'sacagawea'
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by thero_6657
15 Mar, 2024
The last of a true American adventure. Wish I could have been there.
This is a very short and condensed version of others much longer. National Geographic did a good job highlighting the major events of this epic journey. Acting and scenery very well done.
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by blackberry_pie
26 Jan, 2021
Engaging!
Awesome re-enactment ... engaging historical piece. Use in my classroom following up our unit study. Serve popcorn and juice and my students love it!
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by chief97423
22 Mar, 2023
True to history
Very interesting account of a major event in the history of the United States. National Geographic sticks to the facts and does a great job putting you right in the middle of the adventure.
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by sujalite
11 Aug, 2020
Good Lewis & Clark DVD
Good, compact version of the Lewis & Clark story.
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by s585dmr
03 Aug, 2021
title fits the movie
great history that others should watch about this country
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