{"id":16117,"date":"2025-11-17T02:12:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/american-revolution-documentary-premieres-on-pbs-nov-16-with-tom-hanks-meryl-streep-narrating-12-hour-ken-burns-series\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T02:13:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:13:19","slug":"59829-american-revolution-documentary-premieres-on-pbs-nov-16-with-tom-hanks-meryl-str","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/59829-american-revolution-documentary-premieres-on-pbs-nov-16-with-tom-hanks-meryl-str\/","title":{"rendered":"American Revolution documentary premieres on PBS Nov 16 with Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep narrating 12-hour Ken Burns series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size: 1.1em;font-weight: 500;line-height: 1.6'><b>Ken Burns<\/b>&#8216; epic <b>American Revolution<\/b> premiered on <b>PBS<\/b> on <b>Nov. 16, 2025<\/b>. The <b>six-part, 12-hour<\/b> documentary series aired nightly through <b>Nov. 21<\/b> at <b>8 p.m. ET<\/b>. Top actors including <b>Tom Hanks<\/b>, <b>Meryl Streep<\/b>, and <b>Samuel L. Jackson<\/b> narrate the story. All episodes now stream on <b>PBS.org<\/b> and the free <b>PBS App<\/b>.<\/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>Nine-person voice cast<\/b> includes <b>Peter Coyote<\/b>, <b>Laura Linney<\/b>, <b>Keith David<\/b>, and more<\/li>\n<li><b>Co-directed by Sarah Botstein<\/b> and <b>David P. Schmidt<\/b> with <b>Ken Burns<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Features nearly <b>200 individual historic figures<\/b> with unique voices<\/li>\n<li>All episodes <b>free<\/b> to stream on <b>PBS.org<\/b> and <b>PBS App<\/b> immediately<\/li>\n<li><b>Theatrical tour<\/b> planned for <b>2026<\/b> with <b>Ken Burns<\/b> and <b>Lin-Manuel Miranda<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The Story Behind the Revolution Burns&#8217; New Vision<\/h2>\n<p><b>Ken Burns<\/b> spent years reimagining <b>America&#8217;s founding<\/b> story with fresh perspective. This <b>12-hour epic<\/b> goes beyond traditional history lessons. It tells how <b>13 colonies<\/b> fought an <b>eight-year war<\/b>, defeated the world&#8217;s strongest military power, and established a brand-new nation.<\/p>\n<p>The documentary doesn&#8217;t shy away from complexity. <b>Burns<\/b> and his co-directors reframe the revolution as brutal and chaotic. The war wasn&#8217;t just colonists versus <b>Britain<\/b>. It involved <b>Native Americans<\/b>, <b>enslaved people<\/b>, <b>loyalists<\/b>, and soldiers fighting across multiple continents.<\/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 was also a civil war&#8221; \u2014 Ken Burns, filmmaker<\/p>\n<footer style='margin-top: 10px;font-style: normal;font-size: 0.9em'>\u2014 <b>Ken Burns<\/b>, PBS Newshour<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Why Star Power Matters in Telling History<\/h2>\n<p>Watching <b>Tom Hanks<\/b> voice <b>George Washington<\/b> brings gravitas to pivotal moments. <b>Meryl Streep<\/b> lending her iconic voice to key figures elevates emotional resonance. This isn&#8217;t gimmick casting. These talented narrators breathe life into people who shaped your nation&#8217;s destiny.<\/p>\n<p>The documentary premieres at a unique moment culturally. With <b>PBS<\/b> facing budget pressures, this series makes a statement. Quality historical storytelling matters. Americans deserve documentaries that challenge and inspire them about their founding.<\/p>\n<h2>Episode Guide and Runtime Details<\/h2>\n<p>Each episode runs roughly <b>2 hours<\/b>, allowing viewers to dive deep into specific periods. Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll watch:<\/p>\n<table style='width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;margin: 20px 0'>\n<tr style='background-color: #f5f5f5'>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px;text-align: left'><b>Episode<\/b><\/th>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px;text-align: left'><b>Time Period<\/b><\/th>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px;text-align: left'><b>Runtime<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>1: In Order to Be Free<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>May 1754 \u2013 May 1775<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>116 minutes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background-color: #f9f9f9'>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>2: An Asylum for Mankind<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>May 1775 \u2013 July 1776<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>124 minutes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>3: The Times That Try Men&#8217;s Souls<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>July 1776 \u2013 January 1777<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>114 minutes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background-color: #f9f9f9'>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>4: Conquer by a Drawn Game<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>January 1777 \u2013 February 1778<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>115 minutes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>5: The Soul of All America<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>December 1777 \u2013 May 1780<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>113 minutes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background-color: #f9f9f9'>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>6: The Most Sacred Thing<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>May 1780 \u2013 Onward<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 12px'><b>130 minutes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The episodes flow chronologically. Start with <b>Episode 1<\/b> to understand colonial frustration under <b>British rule<\/b>. Then watch how <b>Washington<\/b> emerges, <b>independence<\/b> gets declared, and the war transforms into something nobody predicted.<\/p>\n<h2>What Streaming Platforms Have This Revolution<\/h2>\n<p>All <b>six episodes<\/b> dropped immediately on <b>PBS.org<\/b> and the free <b>PBS App<\/b> on <b>Nov. 16<\/b>. You don&#8217;t need cable. You don&#8217;t need a paid subscription. This is genuine public television.<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 15px 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li>Stream free on <b>PBS.org<\/b> right now<\/li>\n<li>Download the free <b>PBS App<\/b> for your favorite device<\/li>\n<li>Watch on <b>iPhone<\/b>, <b>Apple TV<\/b>, <b>Android TV<\/b>, <b>Roku<\/b>, <b>Amazon Fire<\/b>, or <b>Samsung Smart TV<\/b><\/li>\n<li>All episodes available through <b>December 14, 2025<\/b><\/li>\n<li>If you missed the live broadcast, catch up anytime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The strategy is brilliant marketing. Free access drives viewers immediately. People discover a quality documentary and share it on social media. <b>PBS<\/b> gains cultural relevance precisely when it needs it most.<\/p>\n<h2>Will Ken Burns Tour America With His Revolution?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Burns<\/b> isn&#8217;t stopping after broadcast. He&#8217;s planned theatrical screenings across America starting <b>July 4, 2026<\/b>. Imagine watching this epic documentary on a big screen with your community. <b>Lin-Manuel Miranda<\/b>, creator of <b>Hamilton<\/b>, will join <b>Burns<\/b> for interactive conversations about the revolution.<\/p>\n<p>This theatrical component matters enormously. It brings history alive in a shared experience. Think of it as <b>PBS Documentary + Broadway Storytelling + Civic Engagement<\/b> all combined. Schools, libraries, and theaters nationwide will host these screenings throughout <b>2026<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Critics and historians are already praising the series. <b>Roger Ebert<\/b> called it compelling cinema. <b>The New York Times<\/b> noted its urgency feels necessary right now. Americans are hungry for honest conversations about their nation&#8217;s founding.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>PBS<\/b> &#8211; Official American Revolution documentary landing page<\/li>\n<li><b>Deadline<\/b> &#8211; TV review and premiere coverage<\/li>\n<li><b>USA Today<\/b> &#8211; Profile on celebrity voice casting decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":16116,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Tom Hanks\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/eKF1sGJRrZJbfBG1KirPt1cfNd3.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/31\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Meryl Streep\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/g5cVxQBAQ3AXt3LhdBXtbbN47Uc.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/5064\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Samuel L. 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