The American Revolution
Thirteen colonies unite in rebellion, win their independence, and found the United States.
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George Washington Goes to War
Extolling Washington's qualities in leadership, command and mental faculties.
Extolling Washington's qualities in leadership, command and mental faculties.
Turning the Tide in New Jersey
With Washington commanding less than 3,000, the winter of 1777 became a fight over supplies.
With Washington commanding less than 3,000, the winter of 1777 became a fight over supplies.
Saratoga: A Psychological Turning Point
Historian Stephen Conway on the psychological impact of Saratoga on the British.
Historian Stephen Conway on the psychological impact of Saratoga on the British.
Inside Look | Voices of the Revolution
Filmmakers discuss how they used stories of both well-known and lesser known figures.
Filmmakers discuss how they used stories of both well-known and lesser known figures.
Inside Look | Sounds of the Revolution
The filmmakers on how they tapped a broad range of influences to recreate the music of the era.
The filmmakers on how they tapped a broad range of influences to recreate the music of the era.
Inside Look | People Just Like Us
The filmmakers on how understanding the people of the Revolution can help us understand who we are.
The filmmakers on how understanding the people of the Revolution can help us understand who we are.
Inside Look | Our Origin Story
Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt on the challenges of telling America's origin story.
Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt on the challenges of telling America's origin story.
Inside Look | Making the Revolution
The filmmakers discuss how they crafted imagery to help tell the story of the American Revolution.
The filmmakers discuss how they crafted imagery to help tell the story of the American Revolution.
Inside Look | Finding Facts
The filmmakers discuss how the story of The American Revolution came together.
The filmmakers discuss how the story of The American Revolution came together.
'The Extraordinary Thing About the Patriot Side'
Historian Jane Kamensky. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
Historian Jane Kamensky. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
'One Common Cause'
Historian Christopher Brown. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
Historian Christopher Brown. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
'The American Revolution Changed The World'
Historian Stephen Conway. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
Historian Stephen Conway. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
'No One Expects Country Farmers Are Going to Hold Off a Trained Army'
Historian Stacey Schiff. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
Historian Stacey Schiff. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
'We Would Not Have Had a Country Without Him'
Historian Annette Gordon-Reed. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
Historian Annette Gordon-Reed. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
'We Are in the Very Midst of a Revolution'
John Adams, read by Paul Giamatti. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
John Adams, read by Paul Giamatti. The American Revolution premieres November 16.
From A Small Spark
A spark ignites—quiet, unstoppable. What follows changes everything.
A spark ignites—quiet, unstoppable. What follows changes everything.
The First Shot
A single shot echoes on Lexington Green, and the American Revolution begins.
A single shot echoes on Lexington Green, and the American Revolution begins.
The American Revolution | Coming 2025
The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. Coming November 16.
The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. Coming November 16.
Official Trailer | The Revolution that Changed the World
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary from Ken Burns.
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary from Ken Burns.