American Experience

8.6
/10
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A series showcasing documentaries on American history.
  • 1hs
  • Seasons: 36
  • Episodes: 387
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American Experience

season 28

serie United States 1988

Episode rating

8.1
E1
8.1
E2
7.2
E3
7.5
E4
7.3
E5
7.9
E6
8.0
E7
7.3
E8
7.8
E9
7.3
E10

Cast of season 28

In order of relevance in the season

Episodes of season 2810

  • 8.1
    /10

    Walt Disney - Part 1

    episode S28.E1 september 2015
    A look at Walt Disney's career from early films to Disneyland to ideas for a new community (EPCOT) that was not realized before his death. A great insight into his motivations and values.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Walt Disney - Part 2

    episode S28.E2 september 2015
    Explore the complex life and enduring legacy of the creative genius as he made films such as Cinderella and Mary Poppins and realized his dream project, Disneyland.
  • 7.2
    /10

    American Comandante

    episode S28.E3 november 2015
    U.S. citizen William Morgan rises to power in Cuba during the Cuban Revolution.
  • 7.5
    /10

    The Pilgrims

    episode S28.E4 november 2015
    Recounts the founding (1620) and early years of the Plymouth Colony in the 17th century. Includes the real story of the "First Thanksgiving".
  • 7.3
    /10

    Bonnie & Clyde

    episode S28.E5 january 2016
    Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow embark on a two-year crime spree during the Great Depression and become known as the most famous criminal couple in U.S. history.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Mine Wars

    episode S28.E6 january 2016
    Efforts of the United Mine Workers, led by Mother Jones, to organize coal miners in southern West Virginia at the beginning of the 20th century leads to violence and insurrection.
  • 8
    /10

    Murder of a President

    episode S28.E7 february 2016
    The life of President James Garfield, including his rise to power and the aftermath of his assassination.
  • 7.3
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    The Perfect Crime

    episode S28.E8 february 2016
    The trial of wealthy college students Leopold and Loeb, who murder a 14-year-old boy in 1924, sets off a national firestorm about morality and capital punishment.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Space Men

    episode S28.E9 february 2016
    U.S. Air Force pilots and scientists lay the groundwork for the U.S. space program through project "Man High".
  • 7.3
    /10

    The Boys of '36

    episode S28.E10 august 2016
    The story of how a team of underdog American rowers became gold medalists in the 1936 Olympics.