Ric Burns

Directed by Ric Burns, an award-winning and elegant, lyrical and compelling portrait of the greatest and most complex of cities.

Acclaimed by viewers and critics alike, American Experience documentaries bring to life the incredible characters and epic stories that have shaped America's past and present.

Directed by Ric Burns, an award-winning and elegant, lyrical and compelling portrait of the greatest and most complex of cities.

Watch this clip from 'The Civil War' 150th Anniversary Edition DVD.

The Battle of the Wilderness in the Civil War caused extensive casualties from sources of danger not anticipated.

The Civil War -- Clip: Lincoln Inauguration

The Civil War -- Interview: George Will

The Civil War -- Clip: Appomattox

The Civil War -- Clip: Frederick Douglas