American Revolution: Multimedia -:A & E Biography -:History Channel Docs -:PBS Documentaries -:Hollywood Films
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The American Experience: Patriot's Day It is 227 years since local American militias routed the British at the Battle of Lexington and Concord, but 65 men of his Majesty's 10th regiment and 67 American rebels are still fighting. The film shows that patriotism, a love of costumes, civic duty, an urge to perform and a passion for history all play a role in these re-creators lives. |
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Benjamin Franklin: The dramatic biography of an American genius whose life spanned most of the 18th century, this three-part series follows Benjamin Franklin from his humble beginnings growing up in Boston, through his determined drive for prosperity and accomplishment as a self-made businessman, publisher and civic citizen in Philadelphia, to international superstardom as a scientist and revolutionary, a founding father and America's first diplomat. |
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Liberty! The American Revolution: Follow the course of revolution as George Washington assumes leadership, Benjamin Franklin goes to France seeking support, and ordinary Americans come together in a conflict that will forge a new nation. Six Parts: "The Reluctant Revolutionaries" "Blows must Decide" "The Times that Try Men's Souls" "Oh, Fatal Ambition" "The World Turned Upside Down" "Are We to be a Nation?" |
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Rebels and Redcoats (How Britain Lost America): An exploration into America's War of Independence and how it divided the nation between those who remained loyal to the Crown and those fighting for liberation from England. Presented by respected British historian, Richard Holmes using first person narratives, recreations and interviews. |
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Thomas Jefferson: An exploration into America's War of Independence and how it divided the nation between those who remained loyal to the Crown and those fighting for liberation from England. Presented by respected British historian, Richard Holmes using first person narratives, recreations and interviews. |
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