OUR HISTORY:
EXPERIENCED LIKE NEVER BEFORE
This month, PBS brings an incredible gift to all Americans - the gift of our history. Compellingly told, beautifully filmed and brilliantly researched, The American Revolution is a new six-part, 12-hour series, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Bolstein and David Schmidt, that captures the founding of our nation in a way that will serve and benefit generations to come.
As Thomas Jefferson so eloquently penned, our constitution was established to form "a more perfect Union." While no union is perfect, the principles of freedom that were embedded in our constitution, that were fought for through the American Revolution, changed for all time not just the trajectory of the United States, but the world. The American Revolution, which was produced over an eight-year period, dives deep into the war that not only declared American independence but also inspired radical new ways of thinking about freedom, democracy and liberty.
Reflecting on the project, Ken Burns notes, "We went from being subjects to inventing a new concept, citizens, and set in motion democratic revolutions around the globe. As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our founding, I'm hopeful that people throughout the country will come together to discuss the importance of this history and to appreciate even more what our ancestors did to secure our liberty and freedoms."
Ken Burns' name has become nearly synonymous with the PBS brand. His partnership with public media started in the early 1980s and has resulted in a prolific library of documentaries including the iconic 11-hour series, The Civil War. Now 30 years old, this sentinel work by Burns has purportedly been seen by over 39 million viewers, making it one of the most-watched programs ever aired on PBS!
The American Revolution will be an historic moment for public television. I invite you to unwrap this special gift and join us on November 16-21, as we experience our history like never before - available only on your local PBS station, WTVP!
With gratitude,
Jenn
