A Big History of America (2020)

Documentary depicting the historic moments that defined America's journey from barren wilderness to global superpower, featuring contributions from experts and archive footage. Beginning with the first Viking visitors a millennium ago and the Pilgrim Fathers settling at Plymouth Harbour, the film also takes in independence in the 18th century, as well as the gold rush, civil war and the abolition of slavery in the 19th century.

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Dempsey Bovell

Host

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