The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth (2016)
The voyage of the Mayflower in 1620 has come to define the founding moment of America, celebrated each year at Thanksgiving. A lavish new drama documentary by Ric Burns, based on governor William Bradford's extraordinary eye-witness account, the Mayflower Pilgrims reveals the grim truth behind their voyage across the Atlantic. The Pilgrims story has come to define the founding moment of America and all it stands for. Celebrated each year at Thanksgiving, it is remembered as a pious crusade aimed at founding a Puritan paradise. However their journey from a harsh, often violent part of England to a colony assured of survival less than ten years later is also one of wealth, cruelty, and entrepreneurial genius.
Director: Ric Burns
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: November 27, 2016
Cast
- Rebecca Gethings - Narrator - (Voice)
- Roger Rees - William Bradford (Adult)
- Jos Brown - William Bradford (Adolescent)
- Josh Webb - William Bradford (Child)
- James Thorne - John Robinson
- Matthew Jure - William Brewster
- Howard Lee - Richard Clyfton
Screenplay
Production: CTVC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
pilgrim
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth about?
- The voyage of the Mayflower in 1620 has come to define the founding moment of America, celebrated each year at Thanksgiving. A lavish new drama documentary by Ric Burns, based on governor William Bradford's extraordinary eye-witness account, the Mayflower Pilgrims reveals the grim truth behind their voyage across the Atlantic. The Pilgrims story has come to define the founding moment of America and all it stands for. Celebrated each year at Thanksgiving, it is remembered as a pious crusade aimed at founding a Puritan paradise. However their journey from a harsh, often violent part of England to a colony assured of survival less than ten years later is also one of wealth, cruelty, and entrepreneurial genius.
- Who directed The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth?
- The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth was directed by Ric Burns.
- Who stars in The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth?
- The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth stars Rebecca Gethings, Roger Rees, Jos Brown, Josh Webb, James Thorne, Matthew Jure.
- How long is The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth?
- The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth?
- The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth is a Drama, Documentary film.
- Where was The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth produced?
- The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth was produced in United Kingdom.