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In Search of History: Salem Witch Trials (1998)

Genre : Documentary, History

Runtime : 0M

Synopsis

In the late 1600s, more than 150 men and women were accused of being witches. After the infamous Salem Witch Trials, 19 people were hanged for their alleged crimes, and one person was pressed to death under heavy stones. This History Channel documentary travels back to one of America's darkest times and reveals startling facts about who the real accusers were and what the community did to make restitution to the loved ones of the dead.

Actors

David Ackroyd
David Ackroyd
Narrator

Crews

Robb Weller
Robb Weller
Executive Producer
Gary H. Grossman
Gary H. Grossman
Executive Producer
George Stamer
George Stamer
Editor
Steve Markowitz
Steve Markowitz
Production Manager
Melissa Pope
Melissa Pope
Production Coordinator
Joel Rizor
Joel Rizor
Executive In Charge Of Production

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