WASHINGTON: Television Miniseries (Released to Television USA 2020)

 

Ben Meyers’ Summary Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì

Ben Meyers' Summary of Washington—well-written, orderly presented, and exceptionally narrated—increases awareness about the improbability of America becoming a nation. It elaborates on the necessity of leaders with vision and courage to lead and organize people into a coherent mass to accomplish the impossible.  This is a great series and should be watched at least once to create a sense and appreciation of what ancestors did to make a path for their descendants to live better lives. The camera work is crisp and shows skill. Thank you to all involved in production.

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Storyline

The life and times of George Washington with emphasis on his decisions to win American independence. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This is a wonderful series that deserves its watch. There are only 3 episodes, which make it a good watch if it is divided between three evenings. Educational with a gentler presentation of American history makes it a good family watch.

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Episode 1: Loyal Subject

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì  Loyal Subject—introduces facts about George Washington that help audiences understand where he comes from and the values from which he operates. The camera work is very well done which adds to the quality of the watch. The battles are realistic. Nicholas Rowe portrays George Washington suitably.  Storyline   George Washington commands troops for Britain—doing skirmishes—with hopes of attaining a high ranking British officer and the story is on.    Additional Thanks Thank you to Directors and Executive Producers Matthew Ginsberg and Roel Reiné for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Mary Donahue, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Tim Healy, Beth Laski, Eli Lehrer, Jennifer Wagman, for making the film possible. Cast includes: Jeff Daniels, Douglas Bradburn, Peter Stark, Colin G. Calloway, Joanne Freeman, Alexis Coe, John Avlon, Joseph Ellis, Alan Taylor, Ed Lengel, Colin Powell, Bill Clinton, Annette Gordon-Reed, Nathaniel Philbrick, Kevin J. Weddle, H.W. Brands, Erica Armstrong Dunbar, Daina Ramey Berry, Jon Meacham, Nicholas Rowe, and Nia Roberts.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This episode tells about George Washington’s early career and dips into his childhood, and adulthood until after the Boston Tea Party. This episode is informative and very well done overall. Great work for all involved. Ben Meyers Episode 2: Rebel Commander Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì  Rebel Commander—good story—details more about George Washington and the decisions he made. Nicholas Rowe performs suitably in this episode. The camera work continues to be very good. The writing is very well done.  Storyline George Washington commands his team of soldiers as if backed with a higher power than himself.   Additional Thanks Thank you to Directors and Executive Producers Matthew Ginsberg and Roel Reiné for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Mary Donahue, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Tim Healy, Beth Laski, Eli Lehrer, and Jennifer Wagman for making the film possible. Cast includes Jeff Daniels, Alan Taylor, Joseph Ellis, Alexis Coe, Joanne Freeman, Ed Lengel, H.W. Brands, Nathaniel Philbrick, Colin Powell, Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Jon Meacham, Annette Gordon-Reed, Bill Clinton, Kevin J. Weddle, Douglas Bradburn, Nicholas Rowe, Josh Taylor, Nia Roberts, Hainsley Lloyd Bennett, James Robinson, and Ciarán Owens.   Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?   Yes. This is part 2 of 3 episodes and tells the story with greater detail than traditional childhood history classes afforded. Episode 3: Father of his Country Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.3|5.0 Starsìììì  Father of his Country—continues as a quality watch supported by good camera work—  has Nicholas Rowe continuing in the role of George Washington. The show has great interviews and ends the series at the WOW! level. Thank you to all involved in producing this mini-series. Storyline George Washington wins the Revolutionary War against the British. Now he desires to go home and resume a 'normal' life but his service to establishing the unification of America so that it can sustain itself as a nation is required as a unanimous vote is made to make him President of this youthful, new nation.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Directors and Producers Matthew Ginsberg and Roel Reiné for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Mary Donahue, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Tim Healy, Beth Laski, Eli Lehrer, and Jennifer Wagman for making the film possible. Cast includes: Jeff Daniels, Joanne Freeman, Nathaniel Philbrick, Douglas Bradburn, Ed Lengel, Annette Gordon-Reed, Alan Taylor, Colin Powell, Joseph Ellis, John Avlon, Alexis Coe, H.W. Brands, Jon Meacham. Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Bill Clinton, Erica Armstrong Dunbar, Daina Ramey Berry, Nicholas Rowe, Nia Roberts; James Robinson, and Josh Taylor. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. The is a great series and a tells an important story. This episode is a wonderful watch and wraps up the series very nicely. The story is well written.  Ben Meyers