Story of India |  | Director: Jeremy Jeff
Actor: Michael Wood (Writer & Presenter)
Studio: PBS (DIRECT)
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Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 360 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.4
MPN: PBSDSIND600D
UPC: 841887010160
EAN: 0841887010160
ASIN: B001MYIPYQ
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: March 10, 2009
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Studio: Public Media Distribution Release Date: 03/18/2009 Run time: 360 minutes
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 educational achievement October 2, 2009
John Sheveland (Washington)
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.
Breathtaking Images!!!! September 11, 2009
Beth Barbite (Roanoke, VA, USA)
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.
Well Made September 1, 2009
Ravichandran Raja (Andover, Mass.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
objective documentary August 23, 2009
Bharat Ganapathy
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
stunning achievement August 22, 2009
Doug Pearl (San Jose, USA)
On a technical level, this is perhaps the finest documentary I've ever seen. The photography is just spectacular - I'm an amateur still photographer and I found myself often pausing the DVD to admire a brilliant composition. The aerial maps and graphics are also superb. I found the writing and narration by Wood so good. His passion is contagious and his voice appealing.
I'm not in a position to debate the historical accuracy of the documentary nor to weigh in on the extent of the bias. Seems the intent was to deliver an overview of Indian history in an alluring and appealing package that is part documentary and part travelogue. Perhaps not intended for the scholar or academic, but rather for the culturally- and historically-inclined among the masses.
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