FOUNDING FATHERS

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• Release Year: 2000
• Genre: Documentary
• Plot: They were the most legendary and respected politicians, statesmen and warriors of history's first republic since the days of ancient Rome. They were also traitors and smugglers, rabble rousers and hot-heads, unfaithful husbands and prodigious drinkers. Because despite what some history books and much folklore would have us believe, our nation's revered 'Founding Fathers' were, in fact, human beings. Now, in this comprehensive series, gain a fascinating, engaging intimate glimpse behind the iconic images on the marble busts and the noble faces gazing out form our dollar bills and pocket change. And discover the remarkable, unseen private sides of the men who risked their reputations, fortunes and lives for the cause of American independence.
• Cast: Edward Herrmann, Keith Arbour, Carol Berkin, Beau Bridges, Richard Brookhiser, Peter Coyote, Brian Dennehy, Joseph Ellis, William Fowler, Annette Gordon-Reed, Hal Holbrook, Marvin Kitman, Pauline Maier, Roger Mudd, Barbara Oberg, Jack Rakove, Burt Reynolds, Gary Rosen, Randy Travis, Thomas Ward, James Woods, Michael York, Mark Hufnail, Melissa Jo Peltier, Max M. Fletcher
• Director: Mark Hufnail
• Runtime: 3:20
• Company: History Channel
• Media Format: Series