Colonial America on Film and Television

<p> The early history of American settlement pioneering and independence is marked by fascinating characters and events often shrouded in legend. Filmmakers have sought to capture these characters as diverse as Daniel Boone Francis Marion and Pocahontas and events as disparate as the Lost Colony the Boston Tea Party and the French and Indian War.</p><p> This comprehensive filmography provides production information and commentary on all films and television episodes set during the years between the first settlements in the future United States and the fledgling country's War of 1812 with Britain. Films are arranged alphabetically and a detailed introduction provides a thorough overview of the period with references to films chronicling specific events.</p>