Offering a fresh perspective on the American experience, 10 acclaimed documentary filmmakers direct ten pivotal moments in United States history and the often unexpected changes they triggered. These critical but unsung pieces of history include a local rebellion that inspired a national constitution, bullets fired in Buffalo, New York, and even a crooner from Memphis who couldn't stand still.
1. Antietam (September 17, 1862)
Aired: Apr 9, 2006Part 1 recalls the Battle of Antietam, the costly Civil War conflict fought o...