Powerful but long

Rating: 8/10 (31 March 2016)

I have just recently re-watched this, and found it as powerful as the first time.
It is a magnificent and important feat of film making that manages to weave the line between documentary and story in a way that is both moving and respectful to historical accuracy.
The characters are all fleshed out in superb detail. The acting is sublime. The cinematography epic. You soon forget that you are watching in black and white.
My only issue is the length. Despite the power of this film to evoke emotion, its near-infinite running time makes it difficult to watch more than once.
Overall, awesome. Everyone should watch it once.