A major new documentary series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt chronicles the American Revolution. The six-part, 12-hour film premieres on November 16 and will air on KPBS TV.
It examines the war through the personal accounts of soldiers, leaders, Loyalists, Native Americans, and enslaved people. The series aims to provide a deeper understanding of the conflict as the U.S.
approaches its 250th anniversary. This expansive documentary offers a multifaceted look at the founding event that established a new nation and inspired democratic movements worldwide.