David McCullough

A comprehensive survey of the American Civil War. (imdb)

Ken Burns examines the American utopian 19th century religious sect known as the Shakers. (imdb)

This documentary chronicles the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The difficult construction process is described in interesting detail; later parts of the film interview current notables who describe the effects that the Brooklyn Bridge has had upon New York society and beyond. (imdb)

Documentary showing the history of the world-famous Statue of Liberty in New York harbor. (imdb)

The U. S. Congress is one of the country's most important and misunderstood institutions. Ken Burns tells the story behind this branch of government. (imdb)

Paints an affectionate, first-person portrait of David McCullough, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography that inspired HBO's John Adams miniseries. (CraveTV)

California Typewriter is a story about people whose lives are connected by typewriters. The film is a meditation on creativity and technology featuring Tom Hanks, John Mayer, Sam Shepard, David McCullough and others.

A series showcasing documentaries on American history.