Synopsis
Explore 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.
Series Information
- Created By
- Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
- First Aired
- 2019
- Last Aired
- 2019
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode Length
- 55 min
- Genre
- Documentary
- Network
- PBS
- Status
- Ended
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (4 votes)
Top Cast
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Self - Host
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