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Ken Burns Unveils Complex American Revolution Documentary on PBS
10/11/2025
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Story summary
- Ken Burns's documentary The American Revolution will premiere on PBS on November 16 after a decade of production.
- The series begins with Ben Franklin and highlights Philadelphia's central role in the Revolution.
- Burns notes the Haudenosaunee Confederacy influenced Franklin's vision for American democracy.
- The documentary examines the Revolution's complexities and divisions, moving beyond sentimental views to reveal its violent and diverse history.
