The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth(2016)
The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth Synopsis
The voyage of the Mayflower in 1620 has come to define the founding moment of America, celebrated each year at Thanksgiving. A lavish new drama documentary by Ric Burns, based on governor William Bradford's extraordinary eye-witness account, the Mayflower Pilgrims reveals the grim truth behind their voyage across the Atlantic. The Pilgrims story has come to define the founding moment of America and all it stands for. Celebrated each year at Thanksgiving, it is remembered as a pious crusade aimed at founding a Puritan paradise. However their journey from a harsh, often violent part of England to a colony assured of survival less than ten years later is also one of wealth, cruelty, and entrepreneurial genius.
The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth (2016) is a drama and documentary film directed by Ric Burns, released on November 27, 2016 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Rebecca Gethings, Roger Rees, Jos Brown and Josh Webb.
- Director:
- Ric Burns
- Writers:
- Ric Burns
- Producers:
- Tony Lazzerini
- Production:
- CTVC
- Status:
- Released
The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rebecca Gethings
as Narrator - (Voice)
Roger Rees
as William Bradford (Adult)
- Jos Brown
Jos Brown
as William Bradford (Adolescent)
- Josh Webb
Josh Webb
as William Bradford (Child)
- James Thorne
James Thorne
as John Robinson
- Matthew Jure
Matthew Jure
as William Brewster
Howard Lee
as Richard Clyfton
Key crew
Directed by Ric Burns, written by Ric Burns, produced by Tony Lazzerini.
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The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth?
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The main cast of The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth (2016) includes Rebecca Gethings, Roger Rees, Jos Brown, Josh Webb and James Thorne. The film was directed by Ric Burns. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth released?
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The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth was released on November 27, 2016 and runs for 1h.