Story of India
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Actor: Michael Wood (Writer & Presenter)Director: Jeremy Jeff
Brand: PBS
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 360 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2009-03-10
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS (DIRECT)
DVD Reviews of Story of India
DVD Review: India DVD by Michael Wood
Summary: 5 Stars
A must have to understand and fully enjoy the history of what it is today India and Pakistan, their history and customs.
An excellent trip to knowledge and a joy to watch.
DVD Review: educational achievement
Summary: 5 Stars
This documentary eclipses Wood's others in its specficity, detail, coverage, and in the textured experience of India it offers the viewer. Appreciative and critical, this remarkable film represents an educational achievement that should enhance the learning experience of students in the classroom. DVD Review: Breathtaking Images!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've long been a fan of Michael Wood. I am now an even bigger fan of his production team, especially the photographers. If I had the capability to caputure images from the screen my home would now be plastered with photographs of India. The script was excellent as well. As a follower of Rudyard Kipling's Kim, I found Wood's India taking me into the markets and along the dusty roads. Essential for anyone who wants to BEGIN to understand one of the cradles of civilization.DVD Review: Well Made
Summary: 5 Stars
This documentary is one of the best out there on India. I disagree with other reviewers that a lot has been left out. If one tries to cover everything about India, one would have to shoot several episodes and can very well lose the interest of the viewers.
This documentary is like the super-abridged version of the (hi)story of India. Many in India may not know the facts that are covered in the first few episodes. I liked the fact that there is a lot of coverage on South India. The way Michael Wood has shown that the historical boundaries of India stretch far beyond the current boundaries of India is interesting and educative.
Perhaps he got carried away by the Soma drink. He could have spent much less time on the drink. But he makes up for it with his enthusiasm. He looks genuinely enthused about the story of India. The documentary shows India in a positive and different light than the other typical documentaries on India.
One flaw (repeated at least a couple of times) is the map of Tamilnadu. Instead of superimposing the word 'Tamilnadu' over the state of Tamilnadu in the Indian map, it has been placed over Sri Lanka. This error is glaring. We expect better from the BBC and Michael Wood.
Of course, one might always feel that a lot more could have been covered, but I feel that Mr. Wood has tried to strike a right balance in this short and crisp version of the Story of India.
A must have for emigrant Indian families and school/ university libraries.
DVD Review: objective documentary
Summary: 5 Stars
those who want preview this documentary before buying can do so on youtube almost all the episodes are there. this a well researched and objective show without any biases. my queston is whether any indian can present such a documentary or do they have to continually rely on foreigners to tell their story
Description of Story of India
Sixty years after Indian independence, British historian Michael Wood presents the tale of the oldest and most diverse civilization, and largest democracy. A nuclear power and a rising giant, India's population will overtake China's within 10 years and its economy is predicted to overtake that of the U.S. in the 2030s. This journey of sights and sounds, and achievements takes him from the deserts of Turkmenistan to the Khyber Pass.General DVDs
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