Secrets of the Dead: Jamestown's Dark Winter

Very insightful, It makes you truly appreciate the sacrifices those before us had made to make what would become America. I'm working on a historical fiction saga and so this was bought for research purposes. If you are looking for a glimpse through a key-hole of time to get an idea of those first turbulent years at Jamestown, then this is for you.WARNING: while not as graphic as it could have been, there are a few 'cringe-worthy' segments that make this a PG-13 & above audience. But, it paints a look at Jamestown you won't find in school history books. Remember: out of hundreds of colonists that Winter of 1609/10 only 60 survived---this explains what happened to them.

I'm going to have to disagree with the other reviewers about the quality of this film. The first 20 minutes were great, and the structure of the story around one individual was a good storytelling choice, but the filmmakers ran out of things to say about halfway through the hour. The last thirty minutes was highly repetitive with multiple interviewed historians and archaeologists saying the exact same thing over and over. For example, there were multiple scenes in which experts said "Hey, we found cut marks on the skeletal remains." As if each time was the first time the viewer was hearing it. Near the end of the film, several experts each said one after the other, and in nearly the exact same way, that their work allowed the young girl's story to finally be told. Then the film narrator then chimed in and said that the expert work finally allowed the young girl's story to be told. Yes, we got that the first several times it was said. Very disappointed that the filmmakers could not find more to say without repeating themselves so much.

I like learning something new. I hated the hardships the people went thru

I like the info in this video and after being at the Jamestown dig it means so much more. The video is a little short but the price through Amazon is great.

I watched the program on PBS and loved it. I knew I wanted a copy of my own. I visited Jamestown Colony in the mid 1990's and that added to my enjoyment. When we look at what people overcame historically it is amazing anyone survived. I love archaeology. The girl's story made me feel sad.

This film was an interesting addition to another I have on Jamestown, but a little too graphic for young people.

This product arrived quickly. Guess I expected more details. Short and lacking historical detail .

This was bought as a gift for uncle who was very happy with this!

Was more a documentary about the settlement of Jamestown, showing skeletons etc found of a young girl. Very interesting as I had recently watched the series of Jamestown. Would be a spoiler if watched prior to seeing the actual series.