An era-appropriate melody plays as photographs move slowly across the screen and a voice reads heartfelt letters written ...

Name a period in American history, and chances are Ken Burns has produced a documentary based on it. His miniseries The Civil ...

From ‘The Stringer’ to ‘Move Ya Body,’ BIPOC filmmakers share the untold legacy of their communities in Sundance 2025 ...

Documentarian and New Hampshire resident Ken Burns is almost ready to release his new series, a six-part, 12 hour show on the ...

Netflix just released new documentary series American Manhunt: OJ Simpson, but there’s another doc you should add to your watchlist first.

In this collection, explore films, interviews, articles, image galleries and more for an in-depth look at notable female figures in American history. The story of the pioneering women who changed ...

America’s Story of Religious Liberty documentary explores the history of religious freedom in the United States, set against ...

Susan Bellows, Senior Producer of WGBH's American Experience, reflects on the key role historical documentaries play in our modern democracy ahead of the premiere of the series' new film, McCarthy. We ...