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Ken Burns’ ‘The American Revolution’ Explores Nation’s Divisions

10/28/2025

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Ken Burns, the documentary filmmaker, announces The American Revolution, framing the war as both against Britain and a civil conflict, premiering on PBS on November 16.
The series features notable actors voicing historical figures.
Burns says understanding this origin story is crucial as the nation faces modern divisions.
Burns notes PBS funding cuts threaten rural news coverage.

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Story summary

Ken Burns, the documentary filmmaker, announces The American Revolution, framing the war as both against Britain and a civil conflict, premiering on PBS on November 16.
The series features notable actors voicing historical figures.
Burns says understanding this origin story is crucial as the nation faces modern divisions.
Burns notes PBS funding cuts threaten rural news coverage.