American Experience

2012 TV-14 1h 57m 8.1

Based on the best-selling book by Drew Gilpin Faust, this film will explore how the American Civil War created a "republic of suffering" and will chart the far-reaching social, political, and social changes brought about by the pervasive...

Based on the best-selling book by Drew Gilpin Faust, this film will explore how the American Civil War created a "republic of suffering" and will chart the far-reaching social, political, and social changes brought about by the pervasive presence and fear of death during the Civil War.

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Studio(s): PBS, WGBH

Originally Released: United States on Feb 01, 2012

Genres: Biography, Documentary, History