About Robert Redford's The West: Jesse James And The Outlaws That Nearly Sparked A Second Civil War
In order to ensure the survival of his family Jesse James forms a gang. This decision was at the very start of a golden age of outlaws that would soon sweep across the country and would almost catapult the US back into civil war. From executive producer Robert Redford, Robert Redford’s The West explores the dramatic evolution of the American West, when cowboys, Indians, outlaws and sheriffs populated the land. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits!
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