Collector's choice.

"John Browns War" producer Scott Paddor ; "Destiny at Fort Sumter" producer Laura Verkain ; "The battle of 1st Bull Run" producer Noah Morowitz ; "The 54th Massachusetts" producer Pam Moore ; Executive in charge of production, Steve Lewis ; original music by Christopher L. Stone ; A & E Programming Executive, Charles Maday

Through diaries, photograhs, and factual reenactments, these four episodes focus on the earlier years of the Civil War, including John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry; the first military engagement of the war at Fort Sumter; the first major battle at Bull Ron, and the mix of escaped slaves and educated African American men who made up the 65th Massachusetts regiment

Hosted by Danny Glover

DVD ; Dolby Digital

Disc 1.

John Brown's war -- Destiny at Fort Sumter --

Disc 2.

Battle of 1st Bull Run -- The 54th Massachusetts