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Ken Burns and his team unveil a sweeping, decade-in-the-making six-part PBS documentary on “The American Revolution,” timed perfectly for the nation’s 250th anniversary. Moving beyond textbook history, they craft an immersive, impressionistic experience using reenactments and powerhouse acting to breathe life into figures like George Washington. Backed by 18 scholars, 24 historians, and over 150 voices—including African Americans, Native Americans, and women—this epic project restores the revolution’s full human tapestry. More than a historical record, it’s a vital echo: the ideals of liberty and citizenship forged then still reverberate today, urging us to reckon with the past’s enduring relevance.

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