About the Series

For nearly four decades and across more than 300 films, American Experience has taken viewers on an epic journey— one chronicling human triumph and adventure, spectacular technological advances, cultural milestones, and political highs and lows. This year, alongside encore broadcasts and streaming of some of the series seminal films, American Experience is experimenting with new formats on YouTube and TikTok. With digital-first, fact-based content, the series will bring its signature and award-winning storytelling to a new generation of history fans, giving them greater understanding and context of the world we live in today.