The American Revolution, A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, & David Schmidt

Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world.

Episode 1: In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775)

This episode begins with American Colonists opposing the efforts by the British Crown and Parliament to seize greater control in North America, escalating simmering tensions over land, taxes, and sovereignty into violent confrontation.

Runtime: 116 minutes

Learn more about this six-part documentary miniseries here.

Presented in partnership with WLIW-FM.