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-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.