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Based on the book written by David McCullough.

Originally broadcast on HBO as a seven-part mini-series in 2008.

Special features: Disc three: Documentary: David McCullough: painting with words: a rare and personal glimpse at the life and works of author David McCullough; Facts are stubborn things: an exclusive onscreen historical guide; "The making of 'John Adams'" featurette.

Directors of photography, Tak Fujimoto, Danny Cohen ; editor, Melanie Oliver ; composers, Rob Lane, Joseph Vitarelli ; costume designer, Donna Zakowska ; production designer, Gemma Jackson.

Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane, Danny Huston, David Morse, Sarah Polley, Tom Wilkinson, Clancy O'Connor, Rufus Sewell, Justin Theroux.

While our new nation was suffering attacks from both within and without, John Adams had a vision of a nation of liberty and justice for all. He guided his peers--General George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson--in setting the values and agenda for a glorious, free America. Adams and his wife Abigail refined these ambitious democratic ideals, and their partnership became one of the most moving love stories in American history.

Rating: TV-14.

DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.

These DVDs are copy protected and may be played only on licensed devices.

English (5.1) or dubbed Spanish (2.0) dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.