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John Adams

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Drama / Historical / Biography
USA, 2008, 8 h 18 min (Length: 62–91 min)

Directed by:

Tom Hooper

Based on:

David McCullough (book)

Cinematography:

Tak Fujimoto, Danny Cohen

Cast:

Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, John Dossett, Stephen Dillane, Sarah Polley, Samuel Barnett, David Morse, Rufus Sewell, Justin Theroux, Tom Wilkinson (more)
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Episodes(7)

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John Adams is a sprawling HBO miniseries event that depicts the extraordinary life and times of one of Americas least understood, and most underestimated, founding fathers: the second President of the United States, John Adams. Starring Paul Giamatti in the title role and Laura Linney as Adams devoted wife Abigail, John Adams chronicles the extraordinary life journey of one of the primary shapers of our independence and government, whose legacy has often been eclipsed by more flamboyant contemporaries like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin. Set against the backdrop of a nations stormy birth, this sweeping miniseries is a moving love story, a gripping narrative, and a fascinating study of human nature. Above all, at a time when the nation is increasingly polarized politically, this story celebrates the shared values of liberty and freedom upon which this country was built. (official distributor synopsis)

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NinadeL 

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English I've been digging into cable TV original programming for a long, long time, and now it's time for a rehash of HBO's past. HBO's excellent mini-series chronicles the rise of John Adams and his family. This Founding Father and 2nd President of the United States (1797-1801) was at many key moments in history at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. As a native of Quincy, Massachusetts, he has been through a lot. He stood at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, spent many years in foreign policy in France, Holland, and England, and over the years managed to raise one more offspring to become the future 6th President of the United States. This is ideal stuff for lovers of this stage of history, and an ideal starting point for those who need to further their studies. Simply comparing pre-revolutionary France with pre-revolutionary America is an excellent topic. #hbo ()