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From Ken Burns, creator of the acclaimed series "The Civil War," comes a monumental look at America's pastime. Chronicling the history of the sport from it's genesis in the early 1800s to the modern era, the nine-part series surveys baseball and it's relationship to American culture and society. Filled with archival footage, interviews with diamond stars past and present, and commentary from George Will, Bob Costas, Billy Crystal, and other notables, this epic is a must-have for all lovers of the game. Also included is Burns' 2010 follow-up, "Baseball The Tenth Inning." 23 hrs. Total on 11 discs. Widescreen; Soundtracks English Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish; Subtitles English (SDH).
