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.<\/p>\n
Duration: <\/strong>6×60 min.\/6×120 min. With over 4 billion minutes viewed as of February 2026, The American Revolution<\/em> is one of the most-watched documentary events in PBS history.<\/p>\n The series debuted with 565 million minutes viewed in its first week across PBS platforms and Prime Video, earning PBS its first-ever entry in Nielsen\u2019s streaming top 10 for acquired titles\u2014and has continued to build momentum internationally.<\/p>\n As audiences approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, the series delivers a cinematic event of rare scope and relevance.<\/p>\n Directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, the series combines meticulous scholarship, immersive storytelling and extraordinary performances from Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Samuel L. Jackson, Joe Keery and Ethan Hawke, who bring firsthand historical accounts vividly to life.<\/p>\n Now available as a 6×60-minute series, The American Revolution<\/em> offers scheduling flexibility for international broadcasters and streamers while preserving the cinematic scope of Ken Burns\u2019 storytelling.<\/p>\n \u201cThis brand-new epic from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt arrives at a uniquely meaningful moment, as audiences around the world prepare to reflect on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4,\u201d says Germaine Deagan Sweet, head of acquisitions and sales. \u201cTold as a truly global story, the series reveals how the conflict extended far beyond North America, drawing in European powers and shaping events across the Atlantic world, while helping to spark revolutionary movements around the globe.<\/p>\n \u201cWith more than 4 billion minutes viewed, The American Revolution<\/em> has already demonstrated extraordinary audience engagement and sustained performance across platforms. The 6×60-minute format makes this landmark film accessible and adaptable for international partners while preserving the depth, scope and cinematic storytelling that define the project.\u201d<\/p>\n Germaine Deagan Sweet<\/a>, Head, Acquisitions & Sales, & Sales Contact for Canada, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, MENA, Australia, New Zealand, Inflight
\nGenre: <\/strong>History
\nProducer: <\/strong>Florentine Films
\nDistributor: <\/strong>PBS Distribution
\nVoice Cast:<\/strong> Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump<\/em>), Meryl Streep (The Devil Wears Prada<\/em>), Damian Lewis (Homeland<\/em>), Joe Keery (Stranger Things<\/em>), Ethan Hawke (Before Sunrise<\/em>), Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction<\/em>), Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games<\/em>), Morgan Freeman (The Shawshank Redemption<\/em>), Jonathan Groff (Frozen<\/em>), Amanda Gorman (Sesame Street<\/em>)
\nDirectors: <\/strong>Ken Burns (The Civil War<\/em>, Jazz<\/em>, The Vietnam War<\/em>), Sarah Botstein (The U.S. and the Holocaust<\/em>, Hemingway<\/em>, The Vietnam War<\/em>), David Schmidt (Benjamin Franklin<\/em>, The Vietnam War<\/em>)
\nWriter:<\/strong> Geoffrey C. Ward (The Civil War<\/em>, Jazz<\/em>, Baseball<\/em>, The Vietnam War<\/em>)
\nNarrator:<\/strong> Peter Coyote (The West<\/em>, The Roosevelts<\/em>, The Vietnam War<\/em>)
\nExecutive Producer:<\/strong> Ken Burns
\nTrailer:<\/strong>\u00a0Watch a clip in PBS Distribution’s Screening Room\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\nUnique Selling Points<\/h2>\n
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Sales Contacts<\/h2>\n
\nAnna Alvord<\/a>, Director, Sales, Asia, Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Israel
\nBetsy LeBlanc<\/a>, Director, Sales, U.S., U.K., Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Africa<\/p>\n