CinemaOSMovie · 2006 · 2h 16m

Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower

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So much more than simply the story of the Thanksgiving meal, the epic saga of the Pilgrims is one of the fundamental narratives of our nation. This ambitious documentary presents the definitive history of the Pilgrims and their journey to and colonization of the New World. A marriage of feature-film quality historical reenactments with the latest scholarship and analysis of original source material, this definitive look at the Pilgrims' progress will shed light on the reality of their experience.

Directed byLisa Wolfinger

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 16m
Language
EN
Released
November 23, 2006
Studios
Lone Wolf Media

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Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

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Directed by
Lisa Wolfinger

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