the young United States
is at war with Great Britain
over trade, land and true independence
the destiny of Canada is at stake
a union of Indian tribes
struggle to be born
In the past and present, the same question - what it means in real terms to care for your nation.
The War Of 1812 is a footnote in history. But in its hardship, disasters and triumphs it defined national identities across the American continent. Whether native or immigrant, the stories of exceptional men and women on the land and in the corridors of power are remembered. They define who we are now, what we live for and what we strive for today.
A battle on the Great Lakes signals hope for structuring true independence at a time of social change, with the cruelty of slavery, clash over land rights, and the turmoil of the Industrial Revolution swirling in the background.
This is about the people. Unflinching in showing suffering. Poetic in capturing eternal dreams. Cathartic in finding redemption and a way forward - rooted in character, intimate in emotion.
An epic, cinematic series.
