Bibliograph

Centennial, Universal ; executive producer, John Wilder ; a John Wilder production

Type

Label

Centennial, Universal ; executive producer, John Wilder ; a John Wilder production

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA Rating: Not rated

Main title

Centennial

Medium

videorecording

Oclc number

228074268

resource.otherEventInformation

Originally broadcast by NBC as a 12-episode mini-series on October 1, 8, and 28, November 4 and 11, December 3 and 10, 1978 and January 14, 21, and 28, February 3 and 4, 1979

Responsibility statement

Universal ; executive producer, John Wilder ; a John Wilder production

Runtime

Summary

Relives the grand hopes, dreams, loves, and adventures of generations of residents in Centennial, Colorado-- from their risky attempts to establish a settlement in 1795 through the politics and power plays of the 20th century. Begins with French and Scottish trappers interacting with Native Americans and follows the increasing conflicts as more permanent settlers arrive. Shows how the town of Centennial is founded by the young Mennonite Levi Zendt and his bride-to-be. Looks at the effects of the American Civil War on the settlement and the disputes between cattle ranchers and farmers. Shows the plight of Mexican residents who find their rights threatened by a real estate tycoon from back East. Examines more recent dirty politics as two contestants face off over the future of the town and its dwindling natural resources

Technique

live action

resource.variantTitle

James A. Michener's Centennial

Classification