America: The Story of Us (2010)
How America was built.
A six-night miniseries presenting the history of how the United States was invented, looking at the moments where Americans harnessed technology to advance human progress -- from the rigors of linking the continent by transcontinental railroad to triumphing over vertical space through the construction of steel-structured buildings. The series also is a story of conflict, with Native American peoples, slavery, the Revolutionary War that birthed the nation, the Civil War that divided it, and the great world war that shaped its future.
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 540 min
Release Date: September 14, 2010
Cast
- Liev Schreiber - Himself - Narrator
- Tom Brokaw - Himself
- Meryl Streep - Herself
Screenplay
Production: History
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
usa history
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is America: The Story of Us about?
- A six-night miniseries presenting the history of how the United States was invented, looking at the moments where Americans harnessed technology to advance human progress -- from the rigors of linking the continent by transcontinental railroad to triumphing over vertical space through the construction of steel-structured buildings. The series also is a story of conflict, with Native American peoples, slavery, the Revolutionary War that birthed the nation, the Civil War that divided it, and the great world war that shaped its future.
- Who directed America: The Story of Us?
- America: The Story of Us was directed by Andrew Chater, Marion Milne, Renny Bartlett, Clare Beavan, Nick Green, Jenny Ash.
- Who stars in America: The Story of Us?
- America: The Story of Us stars Liev Schreiber, Tom Brokaw, Meryl Streep.
- How long is America: The Story of Us?
- America: The Story of Us has a runtime of 9h 0m (540 minutes).
- What genre is America: The Story of Us?
- America: The Story of Us is a History, Documentary film.
- Where was America: The Story of Us produced?
- America: The Story of Us was produced in United States of America.