Land of the Eagle:
Originally aired: 1990
Approximately 394 minutes
The story of how North America was discovered and tamed is told through two sets of eyes: the Native Americans and the European newcomers. This series received a Finalist Certificate at the New York Festival. It is a magnificent ensemble of paints, photographs, old songs played on period instruments, contemporary Native Americans , voicing the words of their ancestors, and gorgeous wildlife filming, revealing the shifting balance between man and nature.
Episodes: • The Great Encounter • Confronting the Wilderness • Conquering the Swamps • Across the Seas of Grass • Into the Shining Mountains • Living on the Edge • The First and Last Frontier • Searching for Paradise
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