A seminal entry in the golden era of TV epics, remains a definitive portrayal of the American Civil War through the lens of a family's internal struggle. Spanning over six hours in its original uncut format, this miniseries was a landmark production that sought to capture the complexity of a nation at war with itself. A Story of Divided Loyalties

and Colleen Dewhurst anchor the Southern side as the heads of the Geyser household.

stars as Jonas Steele, a Pinkerton detective turned Union scout who mentors John Geyser.

The central figure is John Geyser (John Hammond), a young artist caught "betwixt and between". Refusing to fight against his brothers but unable to support the South after witnessing the lynching of a freed slave, John becomes a war correspondent for Harper’s Weekly . His sketches provide a unique visual narrative of the war's most critical moments. The production boasted an extraordinary ensemble cast:

makes a powerful impression as the abolitionist John Brown. Production and "Multi-Sub" Availability