Reconstruction: America After the Civil War (2019)

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The series explores 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, with millions of former slaves and free black people seeking out their rightful place as equal citizens under the law. Though tragically short-lived, this bold democratic experiment was, in the words of W. E. B. Du Bois, a ‘brief moment in the sun’ for African Americans, when they could advance, and achieve, education, exercise their right to vote, and run for and win public office.

Director: Julia Marchesi
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 240 min
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Production: Inkwell Films, McGee Media, PBS Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Julia Marchesi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reconstruction: America After the Civil War about?
The series explores 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, with millions of former slaves and free black people seeking out their rightful place as equal citizens under the law. Though tragically short-lived, this bold democratic experiment was, in the words of W. E. B. Du Bois, a ‘brief moment in the sun’ for African Americans, when they could advance, and achieve, education, exercise their right to vote, and run for and win public office.
Who directed Reconstruction: America After the Civil War?
Reconstruction: America After the Civil War was directed by Julia Marchesi.
Who stars in Reconstruction: America After the Civil War?
Reconstruction: America After the Civil War stars Henry Louis Gates, Jr..
How long is Reconstruction: America After the Civil War?
Reconstruction: America After the Civil War has a runtime of 4h 0m (240 minutes).
What genre is Reconstruction: America After the Civil War?
Reconstruction: America After the Civil War is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Reconstruction: America After the Civil War produced?
Reconstruction: America After the Civil War was produced in United States of America.