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The American Revolution According To Ken Burns

The American Revolution According To Ken Burns

Update: 2025-10-31
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One of the nation's most prolific historical documentarians takes on the American Revolution, ahead of next summer, when the US will celebrate its 250th birthday. 

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Ken Burns, documentary filmmaker, and Sarah Botstein, co-director of "The American Revolution," talk about their new, 12-part docuseries on PBS called "The American Revolution," which is being released ahead of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, in July 2026.

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The American Revolution According To Ken Burns

The American Revolution According To Ken Burns

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