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The Making of The American Revolution

Go behind the scenes with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, David Schmidt and their team to learn about the production, which took nearly a decade to complete. The program includes clips from the series and visits stops on the film’s cross-country tour. It also provides an exclusive look at the composers, cinematographers, editors, researchers and more who came together to make the landmark series.
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  • The Making of the American Revolution: TVSS: Staple

    The Making of The American Revolution

    Sunday
    Mar 1

    2 Hours

    A behind the scenes look at "The American Revolution" with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt to learn about the production, which took nearly a decade to complete.
  • The Making of the American Revolution: TVSS: Staple

    The Making of The American Revolution

    Saturday
    Mar 7

    2 Hours

    A behind the scenes look at "The American Revolution" with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt to learn about the production, which took nearly a decade to complete.
  • The Making of the American Revolution: TVSS: Staple

    The Making of The American Revolution

    Monday
    Mar 9

    2 Hours

    A behind the scenes look at "The American Revolution" with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt to learn about the production, which took nearly a decade to complete.
  • The Making of the American Revolution: TVSS: Staple

    The Making of The American Revolution

    Tuesday
    Mar 10

    2 Hours

    A behind the scenes look at "The American Revolution" with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt to learn about the production, which took nearly a decade to complete.
  • The Making of the American Revolution: TVSS: Staple

    The Making of The American Revolution

    Tuesday
    Mar 10

    2 Hours

    A behind the scenes look at "The American Revolution" with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt to learn about the production, which took nearly a decade to complete.

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