Men who dubbed themselves sons of liberty helped spark the american revolution. The revolution, a 2006 part miniseries broadcast on history channel covering the american revolution from the townshend acts of 1767 to george. Revisit the birth of a nation in this truly definitive look at americas fight for independence and its worldchanging rise to glory. I have been searching for over one year and have been unable to find a single available copy. Watch full episodes, get behind the scenes, meet the cast, and much more. The american revolution tv series 2014 documentary history. Timeline world history documentaries 3,972,236 views 1. History channel the revolution 2 rebellion to revolution. This series follows the revolutionary war from the start. History channel the revolution 3 declaring independence. In this 2014 photo released by the history channel, actors portray revolutionary war soldiers in a scene from sons of liberty, a new miniseries premiering in january 2015. It seems to have all the facts correct and it is put in an entertaining way. Veterans affairs secretary robert wilkie delivers the opening remarks.
John adams 2008 hbo biopic miniseries about john adams, based. Join us as we examine the worlds greatest combat ships, and reveal how they inspired acts of incredible courage and shaped world history. It was not any one event but a series of events that led to the revolutionary war. A long island farmer bands together a group of childhood friends to form an unlikely group of spies who turn the tide in americas fight for independence. The history channel admits there is quite a bit of license to this threepart series, calling. Documentary chronicling the history of the american revolutionary war against great britain that began in 1776. Explore our complete time lines of major events in american history as well as world history. This documentary is well done and comprehensive and is highly recommented. Find show info, videos, and exclusive content on history. History channel the revolution 1 boston bloody boston.
The revolution examines the politics and personal rivalries behind the betrayal of benedict arnold and his attempt to turn west point over to the british. Fact vs fiction is a wakeup call about the surprising hidden facts behind the most familiar and beloved stories from our nations and militarys past, filling in the blanks, debunking occasional myths, and exploring why we sometimes get our own history slightly wrong. T he history channels ambitious and handsomely mounted miniseries sons of liberty represents a new and relatively rare foray by tv into the revolutionary period of american history. Like many of its cable network competitors that once depended on documentaries as their breadandbutter. A part history channel miniseries that combines live action sequences with noted historians as talking heads. But i want to be able to watch more documentaries or series on this time period. Episode descriptions find out how liberty packs 25 years of nationshaping history into a riveting sixhour series. List of television series and miniseries about the. Did you have any luck finding a dvd version of the revolutionary war series narrated by charles kuralt. History developing revolutionary war miniseries exclusive.
This presentation by the history channel is a superb production that succeeds in doing justice to its great theme. Historian, park ranger, and author phillip greenwalt gave an illustrated talk on bostons role in the origins of the revolutionary war. List of television series and miniseries about the american revolution. The american revolution features ten powerful documentariesmore than eight hours of essential programming by the history. The popular tv series turn delves into the lives and missions of american spies during the revolutionary war. The revolution, a 2006 part mini series broadcast on history channel covering the american revolution from the townshend acts of 1767 to george washingtons inauguration in 1789. North carolinas role in the american revolution duration.
Nba legend and activist kareem abduljabbar is teaming up with history on a documentary on the african american experience during the revolutionary war. Venturing beyond the conventional list of generals and politicians, the history channel introduces the full range of individuals who helped shape this great conflict, including some of the wars most influential unsung heroes. Watch full episodes of your favorite history series, and dive into thousands of historical articles and videos. Get the latest news, photos, video extras and more. I will cover american history, ancient history, literature turned movie, math and money, health class, nat geo, science, christian viewing, and documentaries. The american revolutionary war, which highlights and discusses only the military history of the american revolution. Our work has been featured by the new york times, time magazine, history channel, discovery channel, smithsonian, mental floss, npr, and more. Watch history channel tv series online with help from sidereel. Video chris kolakowski explains british strategy during the revolutionary war, putting the american conflict in context along with the other major conflicts that were shaking the world in the late 1700s. Tlc investigation discovery animal planet travel channel science channel. Kareem abduljabbar producing revolutionary war doc at.
History channels engaging washington miniseries shows. With jamie bell, heather lind, samuel roukin, daniel henshall. History channels engaging washington miniseries shows his intolerance for trumplike corruption the countrys first president was a problematic man, and yet even he recognized the evils of. Learn about the revolutionary war, the declaration of independence and more. Interestingly enough despite the importance of the event, the documentary shows that we have one main source on the war. History channel airssons of liberty threenight tv event casts some telegenic actors in the story of revolutionary warera boston. Jewish history channel claims that revolutionary war. The series dvd, 2006, 4disc set at the best online prices at ebay.
I used to watch the history channel now called, somewhat misleadingly, history regularly in the early 2000s before the cable channel morphed into a depository of schlock tv and faux documentary series such as axe men, ice road truckers, pawn stars, and ancient aliens. The controversies and conflicts leading to war, including the stamp act, the boston massacre, the boston tea party, and the battles of. Codes and conspiracies explores the unknown, hidden history behind the worlds most. The american revolution 1994 tv miniseries revwartalk. Documentaries of the revolutionary war history forum. Kareem abduljabbar produced a history channel documentary. Titled black patriots, the documentary will paint a comprehensive picture of the africanamerican experience during the revolutionary war, according to. A teachers guide to revolutionary war movies american. This series walks viewers through the causations of the american revolution to ultimate victory, and liberty. Our living history museum and two art museums at colonial williamsburg offer something for everyone, from handson activities to guided tours of original 18thcentury buildings to our unmatched folkart collection. The revolution, a 2006 part miniseries broadcast on history channel covering the american revolution from the townshend acts of 1767 to george washingtons inauguration in 1789. Early in the pilot, which airs sunday night, a soldier cleans up after a. Sons of liberty on history looks at american revolution. History channel the revolution 5 path to world war youtube.
Nba legend kareem abduljabbar is teaming up with history on a doc about the african american experience during the revolutionary war. The threenight miniseries, narrated by jeff daniels, will debut feb. Although i own the documentary called revolution done by the history channel, i wanted to know if there any other documentaries done on the revolutionary war. Continental army in the revolutionary war american. Over the centuries, conflicts have prompted advances to ship designs, making vessels stronger, faster, smarter, and capable of changing the course of wars.
The american revolution, an upcoming music documentary film on boston radio station wbcnfm focusing on the late 1960s and early 1970s. Tragically, many americans lack an understanding of the ideals and aims of the american revolution. Kareem abduljabbar to produce revolutionary war doc. I watched bits of it and it is an attempt to make american history more universal to people of all backgrounds. The revolutionary war 177583, also known as the american revolution, arose from growing tensions between residents of great britains north american colonies and the colonial government. The american revolution was the 18thcentury colonists struggle for independence from britain. Outlander season 5 will be hitting screens next year and see tensions flaring up.
The revolution is a 2006 american miniseries from the history channel composed of thirteen episodes which track the american revolution from the boston. Sons of liberty, a miniseries on history, is a prequel of sorts to the american revolution. As our countrys origin story, the revolutionary war defines the american character that we retain, and celebrate to this day. Jewish history channel claims that revolutionary war hero was gay are you talking about that new series about american history that they are running on the history channel. The american revolution laid the foundation for the success of the united states, yet the. Documentary, history, war tv miniseries 1995 episode guide. Journal of the american revolution is the leading source of knowledge about the american revolution and founding era. It was one of the great classics of the history series before history series became popular. Stream the american revolution free with your tv subscription. History channel on saturday announced a onehour documentary featuring nba star, author, activist and the hollywood reporter contributor kareem abduljabbar. John adams 2008 hbo biopic miniseries about john adams, based on david mcculloughs biography also entitled john adams. Self chief historian, history channel 6 episodes, 2007.
Amcs turn, a period drama about spies spying during the revolutionary war, is simultaneously bloody and toothless. We feature smart, groundbreaking research and wellwritten narratives from expert writers. Variety reported on saturday that one of the greatest basketball players ever will work with history channel to create a documentary series about african american heroes from the revolutionary war. Watch history channel tv shows, series online sidereel.