America: The Story of Us

America: The Story of Us (2010)

EndedDocumentary showHistory

America: The Story of Us is an epic 12-hour television event that tells the extraordinary story of how America was invented. With highly realistic CGI animation, dramatic recreations and thoughtful insights from some of America's most respected artists, business leaders, academics and intellectuals, it is the first television event in nearly 40 years to present a comprehensive telling of America's history. Elaborate, ambitious and cinematic, America: The Story of Us will take you into the moments when Americans harnessed technology to advance human progress, from the rigors of linking the continent by transcontinental railroad–the internet of its day–to triumphing over vertical space through the construction of steel structured buildings to putting a man on the moon. It is an intensive look at the people, places and things that have shaped our nation, and the tough and thrilling adventure that is America's 400-year history.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E12MillenniumMay 30, 2010
S01E11SuperpowerMay 30, 2010
S01E10World War IIMay 23, 2010
S01E09BustMay 23, 2010
S01E08BoomMay 16, 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did America: The Story of Us premiere?

America: The Story of Us premiered on April 25, 2010.

How many episodes are in America: The Story of Us?

America: The Story of Us has a total of 12 episodes.

Who narrates America: The Story of Us?

America: The Story of Us is narrated by Liev Schreiber.

What is America: The Story of Us about?

America: The Story of Us is a documentary series that tells the story of the United States from the American Revolution to present day.

What are some of the major events covered in America: The Story of Us?

Some of the major events covered in America: The Story of Us include the Revolutionary War, the Gold Rush, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, and World War II.

What is the format of America: The Story of Us?

America: The Story of Us is a documentary series featuring interviews with experts and historians, reenactments, and archival footage.

Who produced America: The Story of Us?

America: The Story of Us was produced by HISTORY.

What was the budget for America: The Story of Us?

The budget for America: The Story of Us was $25 million.

How many crew members worked on America: The Story of Us?

About 100 crew members worked on America: The Story of Us.

What kind of ratings did America: The Story of Us receive?

America: The Story of Us received mixed reviews from critics, but was a ratings success for HISTORY.

What was the most challenging aspect of producing America: The Story of Us?

According to executive producer Jane Root, the most challenging aspect of producing America: The Story of Us was finding a way to tell the story of America's history in a way that was both informative and engaging.

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Also known as

  • Amerika: Az USA története (Hungary)

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