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Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein

Season 2025 Episode 46 | 26m 46s

Filmmakers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein discuss their new PBS series “The American Revolution” that expands and updates the story of America's founding ahead of its premiere this Sunday.

Aired: 11/13/25
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