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Cowboys and Outlaws (2009)

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Genre
documentary film
Country
United States
Length
1 season, 6 episodes
Rating
10.0 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This documentary series examines real people and events from the American West in the late 1800s. It uses reenactments and expert commentary to explore figures like Billy the Kid and places like Abilene, Kansas.

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What happens

Cowboys and Outlaws is a documentary series on the History Channel that details key figures and events in the history of the American West in the latter half of the 19th century. It uses dramatic reenactments, historian interviews and forensic evidence to highlight famous figures such as Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp and Tom Horn. It also covers historical events such as the first drive along the Goodnight-Loving Trail and the transformation of Abilene, Kansas from a small settlement into a major cattle town. As of February, 2010, only six episodes have aired. A DVD collection was released on January 26, 2010. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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