Executive producers Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman (Band of Brothers) thrilled critics and viewers when the epic seven-part miniseries John Adams aired on HBO in March.
John Adams, a perfect gift for Fathers’ Day, will be available for the suggested retail price of $59.99.
Starring Paul Giamatti (Sideways, American Splendor) and Laura Linney (The Savages, Breach), John Adams explores American history through one of its greatest founding fathers, set against the backdrop of a nation’s stormy birth.
The John Adams three-disc DVD set boasts over an hour of bonus features including the complete seven-part miniseries, a fascinating David McCullough documentary, and a behind-the-scenes featurette. In addition, all three discs include an on-screen historical guide, providing historically relevant information available throughout each episode.
John Adams marks the second HBO miniseries co-executive produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, the team behind multiple award-winning, critically-acclaimed Band of Brothers. The miniseries was adapted from John Adams, the Pulitzer Prize winning book by American historian and “master of the art of narrative history,” David McCullough (The Path Between the Seas, Truman, 1776).
The New York Review of Books called John Adams “by far the best biography of Adams ever written,” and readers agreed; the biography spent over 60 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list and sold millions of copies. The brand new “David McCullough: Painting With Words” documentary and DVD bonus feature will air independently on HBO May 28 at 7:00pm.
John Adams was directed by Emmy award winner Tom Hooper (Elizabeth I) whose previous HBO Films feature, Longford, was the recipient of three Golden Globe Awards, including Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.
A farmer and lawyer, Adams struggled to find the delicate balance between his love for his family and his passion for his country as he rose to a leadership position in newly created Continental Congress, and became the driving force in uniting the original 13 colonies in their declaration of independence from Great Britain.
Adams was the nation’s first ambassador to Holland and to the English court of King George III, the first American vice president, the second American president and the father of the sixth American president, John Quincy Adams.
In addition, as a proponent of the rights of women and someone who openly criticized slavery, Abigail’s views on politics were sought out and respected by many of the leaders of the newly-formed country.DVD Bonus Features include:
Part One – Disc 1
A loyal colonist, Adams earns a reputation for his ability to be unbiased and fair by taking an unpopular stand, and winning the case. He is soon invited to Philadelphia to be a part of the first Colonial Congress, representing Massachusetts. Part Two – Disc 1 Part Three – Disc 2 Part Four – Disc 2
Adams is next sent to London as the first Ambassador to Britain, but returns to Boston, reuniting with his family as the new federal government is about to be elected.Part Five – Disc 2 Part Six – Disc 3
The president is vindicated as peace is brokered with Napoleon, but loses the third presidential election to Jefferson. Drained by politics and family tragedy, Adams leaves the new capital, Washington City, and the still unfinished White House.Part Seven – Disc 3
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