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Official Trailer
0:30
Preview The Civil War, which was restored and remastered in high-definition in 2015.
In the classroom with The Civil War
4:45
Educator Eden McCauslin explains how she uses The Civil War series with her students.
Q & A: The Civil War Today
2:36
Ken Burns shares his thoughts on the state of our country since the Civil War.
Q & A: Working with Celebrities
3:21
Ken Burns shares how he gets A-list actors to narrate his films.
Q & A: Civil War Interest
1:39
Ken Burns shares how his interest in the Civil War developed.
Q & A: The Moment Lincoln Was Shot
3:11
Ken Burns shares the moment he and his team captured Lincoln’s death in the film.
Q & A: The Civil War in 4K
3:04
Ken Burns talks about the benefits of restoring The Civil War series in 4K.
Q & A: Series Longevity
1:25
Ken Burns shares his thoughts on the continued success of his film, The Civil War.
Q & A: Using Photography
2:35
Ken Burns shares how his passion for photography influenced the creation of The Civil War.
Q & A: Film or Digital
1:14
Ken Burns shares whether he prefers shooting on film or digitally.
Q & A: Bringing the Past to Life
1:07
Ken Burns explains how he brought the personal stories in The Civil War series to life.
Q & A: The Sullivan Ballou Letter
3:20
Ken Burns explains how he first discovered the letter by Ballou and realized its impact.
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