The American Revolution
Overview
The American Revolution was at once a war for independence, a war of conquest, a civil war, and a world war, fought by neighbors on American farms and between global powers an ocean or more away. It impacted millions from Vermont’s Green Mountains to the swamps of South Carolina, from Indian Country to the Iberian Peninsula. In defeating the British Empire and giving birth to a new nation, the American Revolution turned the world upside-down. Thirteen colonies on the Atlantic Coast united in rebellion, won their independence, and established a republic that still endures. The American Revolution will present the story of the men and women of the Revolutionary generation, their humanity in victory and defeat, and the crisis that they lived through.
This documentary frames the conflict as a multifaceted struggle involving neighbors and global empires, rather than a singular march toward victory. The series adopts a detached and introspective tone, pulling away from standard patriotic tropes to examine the Revolutionary War as a war of conquest and a civil war. It sits comfortably in a space that feels more apologetic than celebratory, preferring to linger on the internal friction of the era.
With narration from Peter Coyote, the production navigates the complexities of a fledgling nation emerging through blood and rebellion. It highlights an often embarrassed look at the past, focusing on the humanity of the individuals navigating a systemic crisis. By grounding grand historical shifts in individual crises, the series provides a grounded perspective on how thirteen colonies fractured reality to establish a republic that remains standing today.
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- First Aired
- November 16, 2025
- Status
- Ended
- Episode Runtime
- 713 minutes
- Origin
- US
- TMDB Votes
- 35