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Ken Burns’ Documentary Explores Revolution’s Relevance Today
11/12/2025
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- Ken Burns' six-part documentary “The American Revolution” premieres on PBS on November 16, 2025.
- The 12-hour series explores the Revolutionary War and the 13 colonies' struggles against British rule.
- The documentary features voices from Tom Hanks.
- It uses drone footage and close-up reenactments.
- Burns emphasizes the documentary's relevance to today's political climate.
