its basically propaganda courtesy of ABC
I'm so heated about this pathetic prologue. I wish I could burn that segment of the dvd.
I'm very glad it was included just for curiosities sake.It was probably the first extra feature I looked for when I bought my German dvd two years ago.
Again, it's as though the creators of that prologue never saw this. Or perhaps they were used to dramas where the audience is assumed to be stupid and is beaten over the head with explicit and repetitive dialogue. By contrast, Leone challenges his audience to piece the story together using images, music, juxtaposition and symbolism. This is why his films can be enjoyed over and over again. As the viewer becomes more and more skilled, he can perceive more and more nuances to the story and characters.
It sure is ABC propaganda. I'm honestly surprised they included it on the Special Edition.