{"id":14411,"date":"2025-11-02T10:24:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T14:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/ken-burns-american-revolution-premieres-nov-16-on-pbs-12-hour-epic-of-nations-founding\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T10:25:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T14:25:09","slug":"11251-ken-burns-american-revolution-premieres-nov-16-on-pbs-12-hour-epic-of-nation-s-f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/11251-ken-burns-american-revolution-premieres-nov-16-on-pbs-12-hour-epic-of-nation-s-f\/","title":{"rendered":"Ken Burns&#8217; American Revolution premieres Nov. 16 on PBS, 12-hour epic of nation&#8217;s founding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size: 1.1em;font-weight: 500;line-height: 1.6'><b>Ken Burns<\/b>&#8216; landmark documentary arrives this month. <b>The American Revolution<\/b> premieres on <b>PBS Nov. 16<\/b>. It&#8217;s a sweeping <b>12-hour<\/b>, <b>six-part<\/b> series. The directors explore how America&#8217;s founding transformed the world.<\/p>\n<div style='background-color: #f8f9fa;border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c;padding: 15px;margin: 20px 0'>\n<p style='margin: 0;font-weight: 600'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 10px 0 0 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li><b>6-part, 12-hour documentary<\/b> directed by <b>Ken Burns<\/b>, <b>Sarah Botstein<\/b>, and <b>David Schmidt<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Premieres <b>Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025<\/b> at <b>8\/7c<\/b> on <b>PBS<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Narrated by <b>Peter Coyote<\/b> with celebrity voice performances<\/li>\n<li>Written by acclaimed historian <b>Geoffrey C. Ward<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Includes stories from rank-and-file soldiers, Loyalists, enslaved Americans, and indigenous peoples<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What Happened: Epic Production Brings Revolution to Screen<\/h2>\n<p><b>Ken Burns<\/b> spent over <b>a decade<\/b> crafting this ambitious historical epic. The filmmakers examined how <b>13 British colonies<\/b> united in rebellion. They won independence and established a radically new government.<\/p>\n<p>The documentary follows dozens of figures from all backgrounds and experiences. Viewers encounter perspectives often overlooked in traditional history. <b>Peter Coyote&#8217;s<\/b> narration guides audiences through <b>eight years<\/b> of revolution and transformation.<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left: 4px solid #3498db;padding-left: 20px;margin: 20px 0;font-style: italic;color: #555'>\n<p>&#8220;The American Revolution examines how America&#8217;s founding turned the world upside-down.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer style='margin-top: 10px;font-style: normal;font-size: 0.9em'>\u2014 <b>PBS Official Description<\/b><\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Sarah Botstein<\/b> and <b>David Schmidt<\/b> co-directed this project alongside <b>Burns<\/b>. The three collaborated to create visually stunning sequences. They combined archival materials and immersive historical imagery.<\/p>\n<h2>Why This Matters: Democracy&#8217;s Birth Story Has Never Been Bigger<\/h2>\n<p>This documentary reaches viewers right when American democracy needs context. <b>The American Revolution<\/b> doesn&#8217;t shy away from contradictions. It shows war&#8217;s brutal violence and the revolution&#8217;s incomplete promises.<\/p>\n<p>The series follows stories beyond famous <b>Founding Fathers<\/b>. You&#8217;ll hear from Continental soldiers who were teenagers. African Americans, enslaved and free, reveal their participation. Indigenous peoples and German soldiers share their experiences.<\/p>\n<p>The film asks questions still relevant today: What does freedom mean? Who belonged in the new nation? How do we honor a revolution built on contradictions? These themes resonate with modern audiences grappling with national identity.<\/p>\n<h2>The Details: Scope, Timeline, and Distribution<\/h2>\n<p><b>The American Revolution<\/b> unfolds across <b>six episodes<\/b> totaling <b>12 hours<\/b>. Each episode examines different phases and perspectives. <b>Geoffrey C. Ward&#8217;s<\/b> script draws from letters, diaries, and historical records.<\/p>\n<table style='width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;margin: 15px 0;border: 1px solid #ddd'>\n<tr style='background-color: #f5f5f5'>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: left'>Program Detail<\/th>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: left'>Information<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Air Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Time<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>8:00 PM ET \/ 7:00 PM CT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Network<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>PBS and most PBS stations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Director(s)<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, David Schmidt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Narrator<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Peter Coyote<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Writer<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Geoffrey C. Ward<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Format<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>6 parts, 12 hours total<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Streaming<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>PBS.org, PBS app, Prime Video, and Roku<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>PBS.org<\/b> will stream the documentary after broadcast. The <b>free PBS app<\/b> offers access on multiple devices: <b>iPhone<\/b>, <b>Apple TV<\/b>, <b>Android<\/b>, <b>Amazon Fire TV<\/b>, <b>Roku<\/b>, and smart TVs. <b>PBS Passport<\/b> provides extended content and behind-the-scenes materials.<\/p>\n<h2>What To Watch For: Six Episodes, Six Perspectives<\/h2>\n<ul style='margin: 15px 0 0 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li>Look for how directors blend <b>famous biographical stories<\/b> with ordinary people&#8217;s voices<\/li>\n<li>Notice the <b>immersive visual storytelling<\/b> techniques typical of <b>Ken Burns<\/b> documentaries<\/li>\n<li>Expect deep exploration of <b>slavery, Native American displacement<\/b>, and revolutionary contradictions<\/li>\n<li>Watch for <b>voice performances by celebrities<\/b> reading historical letters and speeches<\/li>\n<li>See how the series connects <b>Revolutionary War events<\/b> to modern democratic questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Will This Documentary Change How You See American History?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Ken Burns<\/b> brings his signature style to America&#8217;s founding struggle. For over <b>30 years<\/b>, he&#8217;s created masterpiece documentaries. <b>The Civil War<\/b>, <b>Baseball<\/b>, <b>Vietnam<\/b>\u2014all became cultural touchstones.<\/p>\n<p><b>The American Revolution<\/b> promises the same depth and emotional impact. It&#8217;s a moment to experience the complex, messy, inspiring story of the nation&#8217;s birth. The series doesn&#8217;t celebrate without questioning. It doesn&#8217;t simplify without losing truth.<\/p>\n<p>Mark your calendar for <b>Sunday, Nov. 16<\/b>. Settle in for a <b>12-hour<\/b> journey through one of history&#8217;s defining moments. Whether you&#8217;re a history enthusiast or casual viewer, this epic demands attention. Will this documentary finally tell the full story of who really made the Revolution?<\/p>\n<h3>Official Trailer<\/h3>\n<p>Watch the official trailer below:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The American Revolution | A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein &amp; David Schmidt | Official Trailer\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/lruEtNTN9oY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>PBS Official<\/b> &#8211; Complete series information and streaming details<\/li>\n<li><b>NPR<\/b> &#8211; Coverage of overlooked Revolutionary War voices and perspectives<\/li>\n<li><b>Newsweek<\/b> &#8211; Ken Burns discusses the project as his &#8220;most important&#8221; work yet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":14410,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Ken Burns\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/2789812\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Sarah Botstein\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1112564\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"David Schmidt\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/51700\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Peter Coyote\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/AglpxXP9wBM567UMGL9DAMbid1V.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/9979\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Geoffrey C. 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