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Netflix's 'The American Experiment' Docuseries Examines America's Founding at 250

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Aramide Tinubu

1h ago· 4 min readenReview

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A review and reflection on Netflix's docuseries "The American Experiment," directed by Brian Knappenberger and executive produced by Tom Hanks. The series examines the Revolutionary War, the founding of the United States, and the principles behind the nation's creation, timed to the 250th anniversary of America's founding. It covers topics like the contentious ratification of the Constitution and features insights from historians, politicians, and thought leaders about the nation's origins and current crossroads.

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VarietyNetflix's 'The American Experiment' Docuseries Examines America's Founding at 250variety.com

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'The American Experiment' is an overarching account of the Revolutionary War, the origins of our nation and the principles on which it was founded.
On the cusp of the 250th anniversary of its founding, the United States of America is at a crossroads.
It's clear this isn't the first time the country has stood on the edge of something unprecedented, nor will it be the last.
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On the eve of the 250th anniversary of America's founding, thought leaders, politicans and historians reflect on the origins of the nation and our present.

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