The American Experiment

Series - 2026 - Documentary, History

The story

A documentary examining the origins of American democracy and the concept of self-rule, featuring insights from politicians, scholars, judges, Indigenous leaders, and commentators representing various political viewpoints.

Directed by

Brian Knappenberger

Starring

Martin Sheen

Where to watch

netflix

Ratings

IMDb 7.1 out of 10

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Series · 2026 · Documentary · History

The American Experiment

78% match~74m / ep1 season · 5 episodes
Netflix
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The story

A documentary examining the origins of American democracy and the concept of self-rule, featuring insights from politicians, scholars, judges, Indigenous leaders, and commentators representing various political viewpoints.

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7.1 / 10
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5.1 / 10
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Details
TypeSeries
GenreDocumentary, History
Seasons1
Episodes5
Runtime~74m / ep
Release2026-06-24
Where to watch
Netflix
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