Ken Burns’ The American Revolution (2025) | A New Republic Reexamined

Описание: Ken Burns’ 2025 documentary series The American Revolution offers a powerful reexamination of the founding of the United States—one that challenges traditional myths and presents the conflict as a violent, deeply divided civil war.

This video analyzes the six-part series, exploring how it expands the historical narrative to include Native Americans, enslaved people, women, and Loyalists who are often marginalized in conventional accounts. We examine how legendary figures such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin are portrayed alongside their contradictions, particularly regarding slavery, land dispossession, and political power.

The discussion also covers the documentary’s production approach, including the role of co-director Sarah Botstein, the use of scholarly advisors, and the ensemble of voice actors. Finally, the video reflects on the series’ central argument: that the American Revolution was not a completed triumph, but an ongoing struggle for democratic ideals that continues to shape modern American and British political discourse.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction – Rethinking the Revolution
01:50 Overview of Ken Burns’ 2025 Series
02:10 The Revolution as a Civil War
03:40 Native Americans, Enslaved People & Loyalists
04:20 Founding Fathers: Ideals vs Contradictions
05:10 Filmmaking Approach & Historical Advisors
06:20 Why the Revolution Still Matters Today
07:00 Final Reflections

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