The Way West (1995)

Season 1

A six-hour documentary series chronicling the way the West was lost and won between 1845 and 1893, broadcast nationally on PBS in May 1995 as part of WGBH’s American Experience. The film looks at the final decades of the American frontier from the time of the Gold Rush until after the last gasp of the Indian wars at Wounded Knee.

Where to Watch The Way West (1995) • Season 1

4 Episodes

  • 1 - Westward, the Course of Empire Takes its Way
    E1
    1 - Westward, the Course of Empire Takes its Way1845-1864. The Course of Empire Takes Its Way.
  • 2 - The Approach Of Civilization
    E2
    2 - The Approach Of Civilization1865-1869. The Approach of Civilization.
  • 3 - The War for the Black Hills
    E3
    3 - The War for the Black Hills1870-1876. The War for the Black Hills.
  • 4 - Ghost Dance
    E4
    4 - Ghost Dance1877-1893. Ghost Dance.

Cast of Season 1

  • Ric BurnsDirector / Writer / Producer
  • Lisa AdesProducer
  • Buddy SquiresDirector Of Photography
  • Bruce ShawEditor
  • Li-Shin YuEditor
  • Brian KeaneOriginal Music Composer

 

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