Simon Schama: The American Future
Turning to fascinating moments in American history to understand the present, connecting legendary presences such as Thomas Jefferson, Henry Ford, Mark Twain and General Lucius Clay with contemporary soldiers, businessmen, truckers, schoolteachers and politicians, this series offers a timely and gripping vision of the United States, past and present, facing its moment of truth. Another stellar BBC production presented by Simon Schama.
Year: 2008
Genre: Documentaries, Political Docos, Historical
Country: Australia, UK
Director: Sam Hobkinson, Ricardo Pollack
Starring: Simon Schama
Duration: 236 Minutes
Rating: PG
Location in store: Documentary (Historical)
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