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American Experience
American Oz
American Experience, TVs most-watched history series, brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
Full Episodes
American Oz
April 19, 2021
The life and times of L. Frank Baum, creator of the beloved The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
The Blinding of Isaac Woodard
March 30, 2021
How a horrific incident of racial violence became catalyst for the civil rights movement.
Voice of Freedom
February 15, 2021
The life of singer Marian Anderson and her triumphant 1939 concert at the Lincoln Memorial...
Goin' Back to T-Town
February 8, 2021
A thriving Black community in Tulsa, rebuilt after a 1921 racially-motivated massacre.
The Codebreaker
January 11, 2021
The fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst.
Mr. Tornado
May 19, 2020
The story of Ted Fujita's groundbreaking work to understand the deadliest storms.
George W. Bush, Part 1
May 4, 2020
The life and presidency of the 43rd president of the United States, George W. Bush.
The Man Who Tried to Feed the World
April 21, 2020
Story of the man who would go on to lead a Green Revolution of worldwide agriculture.
The Poison Squad
January 28, 2020
Harvey Wiley recruited volunteers to test the effects of chemical preservatives in food.
Jubilee Singers
November 19, 2019
Former slaves who battled prejudice & oppression to sing their way into a nations heart.
The Feud
September 10, 2019
The most famous family conflict in American history, the Hatfield-McCoy feud.
Woodstock
August 6, 2019
They came to hear the concert of their lives, but experienced something far more profound....
Chasing the Moon, Part 1
July 8, 2019
Chasing the Moon, a film by Robert Stone, premieres July 8 on PBS.
Sealab
February 12, 2019
The little-known story of the daring program that revolutionized undersea exploration.
The Swamp
January 15, 2019
The history of the Everglades is a story of humanitys attempt to conquer nature.
Clips and Previews
American Oz | Trailer
April 19, 2021
Explore the life and times of L. Frank Baum, creator of the beloved The Wonderful Wizard o...
L. Frank Baum | Trailer
April 19, 2021
An actor, businessman and writer, L. Frank Baum published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Blinding of Isaac Woodard | Trailer
March 30, 2021
In 1946, a local police chief savagely beat and permanently blinded a Black army sergeant....
Voice of Freedom | Trailer
February 15, 2021
Hailed as a voice that comes around once in a hundred years by maestros in Europe.
Goin Back to T-Town | Trailer
February 8, 2021
A thriving Black community in Tulsa that rebuilt after a 1921 racially-motivated massacre....
The Codebreaker | Trailer
January 11, 2021
The fascinating story of the groundbreaking cryptanalyst, Elizebeth Smith Friedman.
Reagan | Trailer
August 4, 2020
Ronald Reagan left the White House one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century....
Clinton | Trailer
July 21, 2020
A president who rose from a broken childhood to a successful politician in modern America....
Extended Trailer | The Vote | American Experience
July 6, 2020
The hard-fought campaign waged by American women for the right to vote.
Mr. Tornado | Trailer
May 19, 2020
Ted Fujita's groundbreaking work in research and applied science saved thousands of lives....
George W. Bush | Extended Trailer
May 4, 2020
The latest in our award-winning series of presidential biographies, George W. Bush.
The Man Who Tried to Feed the World | Trailer
April 21, 2020
Story of the man who would lead a Green Revolution of worldwide agriculture programs.
The Fight | Trailer
February 11, 2020
Theirs was a rivalry that would draw American and Germany inching closer to war.
Ruby Ridge | Preview
February 4, 2020
The event that helped give rise to the modern American militia movement.
The Poison Squad | Trailer
January 28, 2020
'The Poison Squad' tells the story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley.
Trailer | McCarthy
January 6, 2020
Explore the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy, who led a Cold War crusade against Communists....
Trailer | Jubilee Singers
November 19, 2019
Former slaves who battled prejudice & oppression to sing their way into a nations heart.
"The Race Underground"
November 11, 2019
In the late 19th century, as Americas teeming cities grew increasingly congested, the time...
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