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Paul Revere Midnight Ride
Actors: Caety Sagoian, Stephan Weyte and Michael Harrington
Director: John Derrick
Genres: Kids & Family, Educational

NR 2007 0hr 31min

The Shot Heard Round the World. The British Are Coming - One if by Land, Two if by Sea - sound familiar? Famous phrases all related to Paul Revere s famous ride to warn the American colonials of the Redcoats impending ar... more »rival prior to the American Revolution. This heroic tale is told in Paul Revere: Midnight Ride, the latest release in History s Heroes series, available on DVD Feb. 12, 2008 from American Animation Studios. The History s Heroes series, launched in September, recounts America s greatest historical stories using the latest digital animation technologies. Devoted to young learners, the series is storytelling at its best. Each vividly computer-animated DVD tells the story of a particular American hero or heroine through colorful characters who actually talk to young viewers, instead of at them. The events and values of our American heritage are brought to life with delightful humor, vivid 3-D animation, and easy-to-follow storylines all in a format children love, understand, and can enjoy over and over. In the series latest title, Paul Revere: Midnight Ride, host Ellie, a charming, emerald-eyed eagle (and niece of original host Boomer), introduces young patriots to Paul Revere, who was chosen for one of history s most important missions: ride from Boston to Lexington, Mass., and warn the Colonial Minutemen of the arrival of the British soldiers (or Regulars, as we learn they were called, therefore altering the famous alert The British are coming to the more accurate The Regulars are coming). Come along on a risky ferry ride across the Charles River past the British blockade; await the infamous one if by land, two if by sea lantern signal; ride by moonlight to warn the Minuteman captain in Medford; and rendezvous with the colonials in Concord. Viewers are with Paul every step of the way as he completes his task with an occasional helping hand (er, wing) from Ellie to prepare the American rebels for what would become the Battle of Lexington, kick-starting the American Revolution with the shot heard round the world. The excitement of the events never wanes as the dramatic animation and narration carries us right into the heart of the action. Aiding Ellie is Ralph Waldo Emerson, who penned the infamous One if by land, two if by sea poem inspired by these events. Initial release in the History Heroes launch, Patrick Henry : Quest for Freedom, became one of the most honored children s DVDs of 2007 winning awards and accolades including: - A winner of a Parents Choice Silver Award - One of Dr. Toy s Best 100 Children s Products - One of Dr. Toy s Top 10 Education Products - KIDS FIRST! endorsement - Award of Excellence from Film Advisory Board - The Family Review Platinum Award - A winner of a iParenting Media Award - Dove Foundation Approval History s Heroes is recommended for ages eight and older. Additional titles will follow in coming months. Beginning in 2008, American Animation Studios plans to release two to four History s Heroes DVDs each year, featuring such heroes and heroines as Frederick Douglass, Teddy Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, and others. Fun activities, profiles of American heroes and heroines, additional information about our country s history, and homework help can be found at historys heroes website.

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Actors: Caety Sagoian, Stephan Weyte and Michael Harrington
Director: John Derrick
Genres: Kids & Family, Educational
Sub-Genres: Animation, Educational
Studio: American Animation Studios
Format: DVD - Color,Widescreen
DVD Release Date: 10/31/2007
Original Release Date: 01/01/2007
Theatrical Release Date: 00/00/2007
Release Year: 2007
Run Time: 0hr 31min
Screens: Color,Widescreen
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Languages: English

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Movie Reviews

A delightful celebration of American heritage

Midwest Book Review | Oregon, WI USA | 12/04/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Part of the "History's Heroes" DVD series, Paul Revere: Midnight Ride is a 3-D, computer animated video for young people presenting American history in a lively and entertaining format. The friendly Ellie the Eagle encourages poet Ralph Waldo Emerson to retell the story of Paul Revere's crucial ride to Lexington, in order to warn colonial leaders that the British had mobilized. Half a day later, the "shot heard 'round the world" marked the beginning of the American war for independence. Ideal for students ages eight and up, Paul Revere: Midnight Ride reinforces learning through humor, engaging storytelling, and catchy songs by Marty Panzer and Don Grady. A delightful celebration of American heritage, highly recommended for children's library DVD shelves. 30 minutes, English and Spanish subtitles, color."

A wonderful classroom tool!

J. Autin | Las Vegas, NV | 06/20/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this DVD to enhance my students' knowledge of Paul Revere, since they had been studying the poem "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere". THEY LOVED IT! I found it was a wonderful resource for explaining the events leading to the beginning of the American Revolution. The 3D animation was well done and grabbed the kids' attention and the music was exciting. A song plays during the credits that just drew the students' out of their seats! The captions on the screen explain where each event takes place and the narrator, Ellie, talks to the viewers at their level. If you are looking for a biography of Paul Revere, this is not it. If you are looking for an exhilarating walk through April 18, 1775, you definately should add this to your children's library!"