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The American Revolution

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Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world.

Premieres November 16, 2025 on PBS SoCal.

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Bunker Hill Aftermath, June 17, 1775

Bunker Hill Aftermath, June 17, 1775

Bunker Hill Aftermath, June 17, 1775

On June 17, 1775, the British took the high ground, but at tremendous cost.

The American Revolution | Coming 2025

The American Revolution | Coming 2025

The American Revolution | Coming 2025

The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. Coming November 16.

The First Shot

The First Shot

The First Shot

A single shot echoes on Lexington Green, and the American Revolution begins.

Official Trailer | The Revolution that Changed the World

Official Trailer | The Revolution that Changed the World

Official Trailer | The Revolution that Changed the World

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary from Ken Burns.

'One Common Cause'

'One Common Cause'

'One Common Cause'

Historian Christopher Brown. The American Revolution premieres November 16.

'We Are in the Very Midst of a Revolution'

'We Are in the Very Midst of a Revolution'

'We Are in the Very Midst of a Revolution'

John Adams, read by Paul Giamatti. The American Revolution premieres November 16.

'No One Expects Country Farmers Are Going to Hold Off a Trained Army'

'No One Expects Country Farmers Are Going to Hold Off a Trained Army'

'No One Expects Country Farmers Are Going to Hold Off a Trained Army'

Historian Stacey Schiff. The American Revolution premieres November 16.

'The Extraordinary Thing About the Patriot Side'

'The Extraordinary Thing About the Patriot Side'

'The Extraordinary Thing About the Patriot Side'

Historian Jane Kamensky. The American Revolution premieres November 16.

'The American Revolution Changed The World'

'The American Revolution Changed The World'

'The American Revolution Changed The World'

Historian Stephen Conway. The American Revolution premieres November 16.

'We Would Not Have Had a Country Without Him'

'We Would Not Have Had a Country Without Him'

'We Would Not Have Had a Country Without Him'

Historian Annette Gordon-Reed. The American Revolution premieres November 16.

Inside Look | Finding Facts

Inside Look | Finding Facts

Inside Look | Finding Facts

The filmmakers discuss how the story of The American Revolution came together.

Inside Look | People Just Like Us

Inside Look | People Just Like Us

Inside Look | People Just Like Us

The filmmakers on how understanding the people of the Revolution can help us understand who we are.

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