A documentary series on the life of Ulysses S Grant, the General who ultimately commanded the Union forces during the American Civil War and the man most responsible for the Union victory. Later he would be 18th President of the United States.
Good documentary. Captures well the ups and downs of Grant's life and especially his ascendency to commanding all Union forces during the Civil War and ultimately to the highest office. Decent, gritty action scenes, though a bit overdone and overdramatised, feeling a bit cheap in a way.
Interviewers are okay and give us different perspectives on Grant's character. However, they do feel a bit like cheerleaders as everything Grant does is gushed over. A bit more balance and gravitas is needed.
It probably also helps if you know nothing about US Grant. I am quite knowledgeable, having read his memoirs and several other books on him plus have a very good knowledge of the Civil War. With all this knowledge you realise that certain key moments and details are missed.
Still, a good documentary, even for the well-informed. For the less knowledgeable, an excellent introduction to US Grant.
Good documentary. Captures well the ups and downs of Grant's life and especially his ascendency to commanding all Union forces during the Civil War and ultimately to the highest office. Decent, gritty action scenes, though a bit overdone and overdramatised, feeling a bit cheap in a way.
Interviewers are okay and give us different perspectives on Grant's character. However, they do feel a bit like cheerleaders as everything Grant does is gushed over. A bit more balance and gravitas is needed.
It probably also helps if you know nothing about US Grant. I am quite knowledgeable, having read his memoirs and several other books on him plus have a very good knowledge of the Civil War. With all this knowledge you realise that certain key moments and details are missed.
Still, a good documentary, even for the well-informed. For the less knowledgeable, an excellent introduction to US Grant.