American Experience - The Gold Rush
by Randall MacLowry
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Actor: Isabel Allende, Michael MurphyDirector: Randall MacLowry
Brand: PBS
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-11-21
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS
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DVD Review: And now... the agenda free review
Summary: 2 Stars
I was excited at first since most American Experience documentaries are very informative. This one fell short of my expectations as there was really nothing new regarding the Gold Rush. The producers did a good job keeping a fairly even keel historically and conjecture to a minimum. Included are many excellent historians and some that are controversial at best, but they were kept within the realm of historical facts, notwithstanding several instances of extreme bias which is shameful coming from those with the marquee "historian." Few other than J. S. Holliday for example, had anything to say of a deep understanding of the rush, and others were simply regurgitating what Holliday had been saying for thirty years (they must have been fans). This documentary is best suited to children, say, in the 12-16 year range. A couple of errors were made as well unless I'm mistaken. The 230 ounces of gold taken to Washington, D. C. by Lieutenant Loeser was carried in a tea caddy, not an "oyster tin" as stated. I could not find the "oyster tin" fact anywhere, and it is the first time I have heard it. Also, Alfred Doten never owned a store in California as promoted in the documentary; but he did "tend" a store for a Mr. Perry when he was away buying goods. I also think they were a little harsh on Doten, especially on the PBS site in regard to their "bio" of him. His diaries were never intended to be published, and I think simple respect should be exercised when judging someone through 21st century eyes. He certainly liked women, and the reason he was with "women of color" is because that's chiefly all who were there at first, but that's never brought out in the documentary except as an innuendo to make him seem deviant. In actuality he was no different than any other nationality that populated California regarding women; he just wrote about his actions and is an easy target as a result. There was also a failure to mention that many Chinese were basically conscripted in California to work for higher-ranking Chinese "bosses." Many of the Chinese were not at liberty to do as they wished--one could not make that connection from the video. Finally, yes it may be true that many miners did not want to return home because of failure, or simply wanted to stay because of a more open society, but when spring begins in California in February--when "back east" gray encompasses the sky, crusty snow is on the ground, and nothing will be green for another two months, I'd stay in California too!
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