'The War' by Ken Burns

I hadn't heard about the television documentary event of a lifetime until, until this little piece by Jason Kottke came through Google Reader. And wow, am I ever happy that it did.

To say that Ken Burns' The War is epic is to not do it justice. At fifteen hours long, it is by far the longest piece of film I've ever watched (or in this case, begun to watch), but every minute is worth watching. I just wish there was some more Canadian content--the two minutes or so that I've seen dedicated to us seems, well, blah. I know it's supposed to be from an American perspective, but still, throw us a bone.

I'm currently through four parts of a total seven, and can't wait to finish it. It is at times funny and warming, but at other times horrifying and disturbing. I'd say you need to watch it any way you can. Some would agree, while some would disagree. Do as you wish.