PBS: Reconstruction: America After the Civil War

[Solly Mack]

Reconstruction: America After the Civil War explores the transformative years following the American Civil War, when the nation struggled to rebuild itself in the face of profound loss, massive destruction, and revolutionary social change. The twelve years that composed the post-war Reconstruction era (1865-77) witnessed a seismic shift in the meaning and makeup of our democracy.

Official Program Link - with Henry Louis Gates Jr.. First aired in April of 2019.

I'm currently watching again. It's well worth the time. Roughly 4 hours for all 4 parts.

In case anyone didn't know about the program.

[BigmanPigman]

1. Interesting.

I wish they would do one that is similar but focuses on the reconstruction after WW2. I have seen a show that was about 1 hour long and could easily be 10 hours with so much to delve into.

[Solly Mack]

2. It is. Very. I'd watch Gates all day. Incredibly relevant documentary.

I love documentaries. Well, the factual ones.

[appalachiablue]

3. Gates did a good job on this series about a complex, important period---

filled with major advancements and terrible setbacks. The history has been overlooked or watered down for far too lomg. A Must See.

[Solly Mack]

4. It really is a must see. Actual events that need to be told.