Civil War 360

Civil War 360

Limited Series 2013 · 3 eps · ★ 6.3 · Documentary

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Take a journey back in time and immerse yourself in a 150-year-old battle that nearly split our nation in two. This three-part series explores famous and little known aspects of the Civil War, from the perspectives of the Union, the Confederacy and the millions of enslaved people struggling for freedom. Hosted by Ashley Judd, Trace Adkins, and Dennis Haysbert, all of whom had ancestors greatly affected by the war, this series delivers fresh insights and untold tales, brought to life through dramatic recreations and the Smithsonian Institution's vast collection of artifacts.

Directed by Molly Hermann · Written by Aaron Even

Network: Smithsonian Channel

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Dennis Haysbert Self - Host
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