THE HISTORY CHANNEL presents a compelling look at the gripping tale of one of the most infamous criminals in American history. Specifically filmed to tell the real story behind the Hollywood blockbuster  The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford , JESSE JAMES: AMERICAN OUTLAW examines his treacherous murder and the mystery that continues to surround his death today.JESSE JAMES: AMERICAN OUTLAW utilizes archival photographs and noted historians to detail the life and crimes of America s favorite rebel. From his early days as a Confederate guerilla fighter to his life of crime filled with numerous narrow escapes, Jesse James remains one of the most fabled anti-heroes of the old west.DVD Features:  The James Gang: Outlaw Brothers  from A&E; s award-winning series BIOGRAPHY