I was truly captivated as I made my way through the PBS viewing of Dante: Inferno to Paridisio. The documentary explains all three parts of Dante's manuscript. However, more importantly, it reveals how Dante's life impacted and is reflected throughout his manuscript. Realizing upfront that it was a four-hour documentary shown in two parts, I recorded both parts and then viewed them an hour at a time over four consecutive nights. I was engrossed as Dante's story unfolded within the context of his writings. I was somewhat familiar with Dante's manuscript; however, I now have a much better understanding of all three of its parts. I had no idea how much Dante's life and his exile contributed to and was reflected throughout his writings. The narration was excellent and the acting was superb. The filming of various locations in Italy and the lovely artwork interspersed throughout helped capture and hold my attention until the very end.
