Ken Burns’ The American Revolution on SBS and SBS on Demand S1E6 – Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war for independence, and forge a bold new form of government that ignites democratic movements around the world.
What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British Crown erupts into a global conflict, drawing in over two dozen nations and reshaping history.
Told with the signature depth and cinematic style of Ken Burns – and voiced by an all-star cast including Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Damian Lewis, Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hutcherson, Kenneth Branagh and Morgan Freeman- Ken Burns’ The American Revolution brings the birth of a nation to life as never before.
This is the definitive story of how a fight for representation became the revolution that changed the world.
Series One, Episode Six:
The British Army under General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states. Meanwhile, one of the most respected American generals betrays the cause and defects to the British.
Supported by the French Army and Navy, Washington’s Continental Army wins the decisive victory at Yorktown. Peace is restored, independence is won, and Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
Ken Burns’ The American Revolution on SBS and SBS on Demand – Final Episode / Sunday 11 January at 8.25pm (6 Parts)
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Ken Burns’ The American Revolution on SBS and SBS on Demand S1E6
