That same philosophy drives his newest project, The American Revolution, a sweeping six-part, 12-hour documentary that premieres Sunday, November 16, 2025 on PBS and continues nightly through November ...
A powerful new documentary series from acclaimed filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt is set to premiere ...
When Ken Burns started making his series on the American Revolution nearly a decade ago, he knew one of his biggest challenges would be casting George Washington. The renowned documentarian has worked ...
From Gen. Nathanael Greene, to Black soldiers to everyday people, RI play key roles in the founding of America, says noted ...
Friday night's event was hosted by Detroit PBS. “The American Revolution” tells the story of the war for independence fought by 13 British colonies seeking to establish a united government — a complex ...
The story of America’s founding is one we think we know. This fall, get ready to see the birth of a nation in a whole new light. A landmark television event, “The American Revolution” is set to air on ...
Ken Burns, the preeminent documentary filmmaker of his generation, knows how to captivate audiences, whether it's with history or a quip. When he told hundreds of fans at a Wayne State University ...