Topic: Hatfields & McCoys
The Hatfield–McCoy feud (1863–91) involved two families of the West Virginia–Kentucky back country along the Tug Fork, off the Big Sandy River. The Hatfields of West Virginia were led by William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield while the McCoys of Kentucky were under the leadership of Randolph "Ole Ran'l" McCoy. Those involved in the feud were descended from Ephraim Hatfield (born c. 1765) and William McCoy (born c. 1750). The feud has entered the American folklore lexicon as a metaphor for any bitterly feuding rival parties. More than a century later, the story of the feud has become a modern metaphor for the perils of family honor, justice and vengeance.
Everyone heard of it, but do we really know it? This new record breaking western drama miniseries starring Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton tries to explain the feud from the beginning to the bloddy end. The only thing that may put you off is the episode lenght. The first one is 102 minutes long, and the second one is 95 minutes long, the third one will probably be similiar. It gathers great reviews and I'm really looking forward to it.
Anyone else?