Into the West

Exec-produced by Steven Spielberg, TNT’s Into the West miniseries chronicles the story of two American families (one Native American, and one Caucasian) over the course of the 19th century.  At times heartbreaking and at others powerfully jubilant, this miniseries effectively captures the spirit of a time and place that has simultaneously haunted and intrigued me for most of my life.

Efficiently traversing almost the entire 19th century, Into the West utilizes a fresh way of looking at topics and events that is at once entertaining and informative.  Events embraced by the miniseries include the exploration of the West, the California gold rush, early Indian policies, Jayhawkers and guerrilla warfare in Civil War-era Kansas , the construction of the transcontinental railway and the ensuing Indian massacres.  Although this is not an easy view (the subject matter is powerful and depressing) I highly recommend this miniseries and hope that you will make time to view it.