The American Revolution
TVPG
Documentary
History
American history
Examining how America’s founding turned the world upside-down as the thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Sunday, February 22
The Most Sacred Thing
Season 1 • Episode 6
Supported by the French, a victory at Yorktown secures independence for the Americans.
Wednesday, February 25
The Most Sacred Thing
Season 1 • Episode 6
Supported by the French, a victory at Yorktown secures independence for the Americans.
Matt Roush says...
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday next year, TV’s most eloquent historian, Ken Burns, reminds us in his latest sweeping epic just how grueling the nation’s birth pangs were.
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