For many, watching Ken Burns’ award-winning documentary, Civil War, is a multi-day event, but for some die-hard film and history fans the epic 11 and a half hour, nine part film can be viewed in one 12 hour-stretch. First aired on PBS in 1990, the film’s dynamic use of photographs, professional narration and historical commentary creates a singularly unique documentary. The film features thousands of historical photos, the voice acting of more than two dozen — including Sam Waterston and Morgan Freeman — and commentary from renowned historians like David McCullough and Shelby Foote. The marathon is part of the Toledo Museum of Art’s commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the end of Civil War.
10am-10pm Saturday, May 30. Toledo Museum of Art. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
For many, watching Ken Burns’ award-winning documentary, Civil War, is a multi-day event, but for some die-hard film and history fans the epic 11 and a half hour, nine part film can be viewed in one 12 hour-stretch. First aired on PBS in 1990, the film’s dynamic use of photographs, professional narration and historical commentary creates a singularly unique documentary. The film features thousands of historical photos, the voice acting of more than two dozen — including Sam Waterston and Morgan Freeman — and commentary from renowned historians like David McCullough and Shelby Foote. The marathon is part of the Toledo Museum of Art’s commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the end of Civil War.
10am-10pm Saturday, May 30. Toledo Museum of Art. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
