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A new AMERICAN EXPERIENCE collection, currently featuring a selection of our award-winning films from Stanley Nelson (Firelight), documenting pivotal moments in the 20th century civil rights movement— along with articles, digital shorts and original features exploring America’s continued struggle with race, democracy and justice.

Emmett Till's murder and the acquittal of his killers mobilized the Civil Rights Movement.
Shattering the foundations of white supremacy over 10 memorable weeks in 1964.
The story behind civil rights activists who challenged segregation in the American South.
Corporate sponsorship for American Experience is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Carlisle Companies. Major funding by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Episodes
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  • American Experience Season 36
  • American Experience Season 35
  • American Experience Season 34
  • American Experience Season 33
  • American Experience Season 32
  • American Experience Season 31
  • American Experience Season 30
  • American Experience Season 29
  • American Experience Season 28
  • American Experience Season 27
  • American Experience Season 26
  • American Experience Season 25
  • American Experience Season 24
  • American Experience Season 23
  • American Experience Season 22
  • American Experience Season 21
  • American Experience Season 20
  • American Experience Season 19
  • American Experience Season 18
  • American Experience Season 17
  • American Experience Season 16
  • American Experience Season 15
  • American Experience Season 14
  • American Experience Season 13
  • American Experience Season 11
  • American Experience Season 10
  • American Experience Season 7
  • American Experience Season 6
  • American Experience Season 4
  • American Experience Season 3
The little-known story of the deadly 1898 race massacre and coup d’etat in Wilmington, NC.
A look at the US vice presidency, from constitutional afterthought to position of political import.
When US inner cities erupted in violence in 1967, LBJ created a commission to investigate.
The story of housewives who led a grassroots movement to galvanize the Superfund Bill.
The untold story of the people who fought tirelessly to save women from cervical cancer.
The lively but neglected history of the women who changed the world while flying it.
The story of the German American Bund, a pro-Nazi group active across the US in the 1930s.
Explore the culture war that erupted over the spectacular rise of disco music.
The story of a Mississippi town’s effort to integrate its public schools in 1970.
Revisit 1970s Boston, when court-mandated school integration unleashed racial unrest.
Extras
Discover how Nationwide’s 40-story "Happy Holidays" light display lights up downtown Columbus!
News Wrap: 2 U.S. Navy pilots rescued, 1 injured after Red Sea friendly fire incident
As porch piracy grows, how to keep your package deliveries safe this holiday season
A therapist’s advice for dealing with the pain of family estrangement during the holidays
Seasonal vendors bring Christmas trees to the sidewalks of New York City
Major takeaways from this week’s chaotic, last-minute funding deal in Congress
News Wrap: Germany mourns victims of Christmas market attack
Ravages of war in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria leave millions of children in dire need
What to know about a surge of walking pneumonia cases among young children
Conservation groups try to save tiny deer in the Florida Keys from a warming planet