| The American Revolution | |||||
| Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (2025) | |||||
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| Director |
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| Producer |
Sarah Botstein
Ken Burns Mariah Doran Salimah El-Amin |
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| Writer |
Geoffrey C. Ward
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| Cinematography |
Buddy Squires
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Chronicles how 13 British colonies fought for independence and formed a new nation, through the experiences of soldiers, leaders, Loyalists, Native Americans, and African Americans. |
| 116 mins 11/16/2025 1. In Order To Be Free | |
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Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.
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| 116 mins 11/17/2025 2. An Asylum For Mankind | |
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Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.
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| 116 mins 11/18/2025 3. The Times That Try Men's Souls | |
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Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton.
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| 116 mins 11/19/2025 4. Conquer by a Drawn Game | |
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Despite losing Philadelphia, Americans win at Saratoga, enabling France to join the war.
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| 116 mins 11/20/2025 5. The Soul of All America | |
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The conflict continues, expanding into naval battles, Native American territories, and southern regions.
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| 116 mins 11/21/2025 6. The Most Sacred Thing | |
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Victory at Yorktown guarantees independence. Americans seek to build a more perfect union.
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