Ken Burns’ new documentary begins with Ben Franklin and has Philadelphia at its center

After capturing hundreds of hours of footage, over a decade, for his new docuseries "The American Revolution," filmmaker Ken Burns knew the epic story had to begin with Benjamin Franklin. Burns was ...
WECT

Exclusive screening of historical documentary ‘The American Constitution’ to be held in Wilmington

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The community is invited to the exclusive Wilmington premiere of the historical documentary ‘The American Constitution.’ Officials with New Hanover County say the ...
The New York Times

As PBS Stations Confront Cuts, American History Takes a Hit

The documentary series “American Experience” begins an abbreviated schedule this week. A victim of the federal funding take-back, it has suspended production and laid off its staff. By Mike Hale The ...