Movies and TvShows featuring "reconstruction-era" theme.

The Big Valley is a TV show set in the Reconstruction era, specifically the 1870s, in California. It revolves around the Barkley family, particularly Victoria Barkley, a strong and independent rancher. She faces various challenges and battles against greedy businessmen, land-grabbers, and dangerous outlaws. With her resourcefulness and determination, Victoria fights for justice and protects her family and their valuable land in the San Joaquin Valley.

Hell on Wheels (2011) follows the story of a former slave, Cullen Bohannon, who seeks revenge for the death of his wife by working on the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. Set in the 19th-century American Wild West, the show delves into the violent and brutal realities of that time period, exploring themes of survival, racism, and the clash of different cultures.

Wagon Train follows the adventures of a group of settlers travelling through the American West in the 1860s. Along their journey, they face various challenges including conflicts with Native American tribes, harsh weather conditions, and encounters with outlaws. This classic Western TV show offers an authentic depiction of American history and addresses social issues prevalent in the 19th century.

An epic romantic adventure based on the life of Billy the Kid, from his humble Irish roots and his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier, to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond.

Deadwood takes place in the late 1800s in the lawless mining town of Deadwood, South Dakota, during the gold rush. The show follows the lives and struggles of a diverse cast of characters, including outlaws, law enforcement, and saloon owners, as they navigate a town filled with greed, violence, and manipulation.

Set in 1860s New York City after the American Civil War, Copper follows the story of a police detective as he investigates crimes in a city filled with corruption and societal hypocrisy. With an Irish immigrant background, the detective encounters various challenges and uncovers dark secrets while trying to maintain law and order. The series touches on themes such as race, class, and personal struggles against a backdrop of a period drama.

Roots is a compelling television miniseries that follows the story of an African-American family and their struggles through slavery, emphasizing the themes of racism, family, and freedom. Set in the 18th and 19th centuries, the series explores the harsh realities of slavery, the cruelty inflicted upon slaves, and their fight for liberation.

Gone with the Wind is a story about the life and struggles of Scarlett O'Hara, a strong-willed Southern belle. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction Era, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the changing society of the South.

Scarlett is a TV mini-series set in the Reconstruction Era following the American Civil War. It tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara, a passionate Irish-American woman, as she navigates love, family, and the challenges of the Gilded Age. The series explores themes of reconciliation, sisterhood, and the complexities of relationships during a transformative period in American history.

This TV show delves into the life of Ulysses S. Grant, the former president of the United States and a notable general during the American Civil War. It portrays his journey as a supreme military commander, his role in the Reconstruction Era, and his impact on early America. The series is based on a true story and provides an in-depth exploration of Grant's achievements and struggles.

In the reconstruction era after the Civil War, a man named John Sommersby returns to his wife and a small Tennessee community. However, as he settles back into his old life, doubts begin to arise about his true identity. His wife begins to suspect that he may be an imposter, and this suspicion leads to a court case where John must prove his true identity. As the trial progresses, secrets come to light and the truth about John's past is revealed.

Song of the South is a Disney movie set in the Reconstruction Era where a young boy named Johnny befriends a rabbit and listens to the stories of Uncle Remus, an African-American former slave. The film combines live-action and animation to tell the story of friendship, laughter, and the power of storytelling. However, the film has faced controversy due to its racial stereotypes and depiction of slavery.

The Birth of a Nation is a silent film that portrays the events leading up to and following the American Civil War, emphasizing racial discrimination, white supremacy, and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan. The film is known for its controversial content and racist portrayals.

Ex-confederate officer Clay Fletcher jumps at the chance to reunite with his once lady-friend, Susan Jeffers, when his father, Judge Fletcher, sends him on an errand to El Paso, Texas to get the signature of Susan's father, Judge Jeffers, on a legal document. Once there he finds the judge has become a drunk and a laughing stock, doing the bidding of local magnate Bert Donner and his running dog, Sheriff La Farge. Just as Clay starts straightening out the town's problems, events occur which force him to abandon the legal system and instead adopt the murderous tactics of a vigilante.

Judge Priest, a small-town judge in post-bellum Kentucky, deals with various challenges including love triangles, family issues, and racial stereotypes. With a mentally challenged man as his friend and a romantic rivalry with a neighbor, Judge Priest navigates the complexities of maintaining justice and harmony in his community.

Richard Dix as Dan Taylor and Preston S. Foster as Paxton Bryce are two longtime friends seeking their fortune in Texas after the war. The two men decide, not without problems, to establish a cattle empire. Paxton becoming too ambitious, distances himself from Dan and Abby, Paxton's wife. It will only be after a personal tragedy that he will come back to his senses.

In post Civil War West Virginia, 9 year old Jamie's life is forever changed when he unexpectedly meets his Uncle Vernon.

Just after the Civil War a Texan and his men are fighting a ruthless Commissioner and his excessive taxes. After a Lieutenant is falsely accused of a pay wagon massacre by the Commissioner's men, he deserts the Army and tries to clear himself. At first he belives the Texan was behind the massacre but then learns it was the Commissioner and joins the Texan in his fight.

A financially-strapped mother and her children relocate from the city to a small rural town.

In the spring of 1927, after weeks of incessant rains, the Mississippi River went on a rampage from Cairo, Illinois to New Orleans, inundating hundreds of towns, killing as many as a thousand people and leaving a million homeless. In Greenville, Mississippi, efforts to contain the river pitted the majority black population against an aristocratic plantation family, the Percys, and the Percys against themselves. A dramatic story of greed, power and race during one of America's greatest natural disasters.