The Ken Burns documentary series The American Revolution will premiere on PBS on November 16, 2025. This six-part, 12-hour series will explore the war for American independence from the perspectives of various individuals, including political leaders, soldiers, civilians, Native Americans, and enslaved people... Read More
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The Ken Burns documentary series The American Revolution will premiere on PBS on November 16, 2025.
This six-part, 12-hour series will explore the war for American independence from the perspectives of various individuals, including political leaders, soldiers, civilians, Native Americans, and enslaved people.
These red carpet interviews were conducted by Annika Horne.
Interviews include:
- Emmy-winning Actor John Lithgow (Conclave, Interstellar, Bombshell, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Dexter, The Crown)
- Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns (The Dust Bowl, The Central Park Five, Benjamin Franklin, The Civil War)
- Academy Award nominated actor Lucas Hedges (Manchester by the Sea, Ben is Back, Boy Erased, Mid90s, Lady Bird)
- Award-winning Actor Wendell Pierce (The Wire, Treme, Suits, Selma, Horrible Bosses, Elsbeth)
- Actress Carolyn McCormick (Law & Order, Candlewood, Mapplethorpe)
This episode is brought to you by The Atlantic Festival, which took place September 18-20, 2025 in NYC. Atlantic journalists explored the most consequential issues of our time alongside an outstanding slate of expert speakers. For the full panel, here's a link to The American Revolution panel.
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