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American Experience

Season 2 (16 Episodes)

America's rich past is explored through documentaries on pivotal moments and events that shaped the nation.

America's past and present are shaped by influential figures, pivotal events, and significant resources, as explored through dramatic re-enactments and expert commentary.

Season 2 Episodes:

Episode 2 Demon Rum

2. Demon Rum

Aired: Oct 10, 1989

As Prohibition gains momentum, Henry Ford's Detroit factories become a drivin...

Episode 3 A Family Gathering

3. A Family Gathering

Aired: Oct 17, 1989

A Japanese-American family's journey across three generations, from their ear...

Episode 5 The Great War: 1918

5. The Great War: 1918

Aired: Oct 31, 1989

The next episode delves into America's transformation from an isolationist na...

Episode 6 Forever Baseball

6. Forever Baseball

Aired: Nov 7, 1989

Uncovering the emotional resonance of American football and its profound conn...

Episode 7 Adam Clayton Powell

7. Adam Clayton Powell

Aired: Nov 14, 1989

The next episode delves into the remarkable life of Adam Clayton Powell Jr., ...

Episode 8 Mr. Sears' Catalogue

8. Mr. Sears' Catalogue

Aired: Nov 21, 1989

The rise of mail-order catalogs revolutionized American shopping, bringing a ...

Episode 9 Battle for Wilderness

9. Battle for Wilderness

Aired: Nov 28, 1989

A 20th-century black leader, known for his economic and job advocacy, overcam...

Episode 11 Forbidden City, USA

11. Forbidden City, USA

Aired: Dec 12, 1989

Chinese Americans struggled with assimilation in the 1920s and 1930s, balanci...

American Experience Season 2 Videos

American Experience: The Great War: Transformed

American Experience: The Great War: Transformed

Thirty Years of American Experience

Thirty Years of American Experience

Info about American Experience

Seasons: 37

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History, Biography