DVD

Colosseum / An October Films production ; produced by Johanna Wooford-Gibbon ; written by Jim Greayer [and others] ; directed by Roel Rein©♭.

Rein©♭, Roel, (television director.). Greayer, Jim, (screenwriter.). Wooford-Gibbon, Johanna, (television producer.). Scott, Campbell, (narrator.).

Summary:

This eight-part documentary vividly brings to life the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanitýthe Colosseum. From the savage truth of a gladiatoŕs life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Romés Emperors used the vast amphitheater to demonstrate total power, Ćolosseuḿ offers a unique and personal look inside historýs most iconic empire.

Record details

Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (346 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Widescreen.
Publisher: [Los Angeles, CA] : Lionsgate, 2023.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally aired on History in 2022.
Formatted Contents Note:	The gladiators -- The builder -- The beastmaster -- The gladatrix -- The martyr -- The scientist -- Commodus -- The pagan.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Original music, Bleeding Fingers Music ; editor, Ben Harding [and others]℗ director of photography, Jan Moeskops,℗Roel Rein©♭.
Participant or Performer Note:	Narrated by Campbell Scott.
System Details Note:	DVD, 16x9 widescreen (1.78:1) ; 2.0 Dolby digital.
Language Note:	English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Source of Description Note:	Title from disc surface.