HBO does it again. What a superb look at the founding of our country through the eyes of one of our least acknowledged founding fathers. What I found especially interesting was how the new country struggled with the same philosophical and ideological questions we argue about today, such as the relative roles of federal and state governments, international treaties (who are our real allies?), and how to deal with national debt. Well worth watching on DVD.

This was amazing. I had read the David McCullough book a few years ago, and would highly recommend it. Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney are the Adamses, in all their complexities, humanity, and humor. Makeup, settings – everything set you in the very real times & places. A wonderful miniseries.