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Movie Release: 2004 DVD Release: 03/30/2004 Format: DVD SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 2 hrs 7 mins Studio: Delta Total Copies: 2 Genres: History, Biography, Military & War, Social History

On March 6, 1836, one of the crucial battles in the United States' war against Mexico and Texas' fight for independence came to a close when the Siege at the Alamo ended, with Mexico carrying the day and David Crockett, James Bowie, and William B. Travis among the casualties. While Mexico won the battle, the shock waves sent out by the siege would help cost them the war, and the Alamo went on to become a legend. But how much of the lore of this historic event is fact, and how much is myth? The Alamo Documentary: A True Story of Courage attempts to separate truth from fiction as the filmmakers examine the verifiable facts of the battle and its repercussions, the true stories of its heroes, and how the story of the Alamo has changed with its many retellings -- in fable, in literature, and on screen -- over the years. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

This documentary on the most famous battle of the Texas Revolution has been given a respectful presentation on DVD. The Alamo Documentary has been transferred to disc in the full-frame aspect ratio of 1.33:1, and the audio has been mastered in Dolby Digital Stereo. The narration is in English with no multiple language options. Bonus materials include a look at the uniforms and weapons used during the siege, a short feature "Remember the Alamo," and the trailer for John Wayne's epic-scale 1960 film The Alamo. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide