God in America
Inside the tumultuous 400-year history of the intersection of religion and public life in America — from AMERICAN EXPERIENCE and FRONTLINE. This six-hour series examines how religious dissidents helped shape the American concept of religious liberty and the controversial evolution of that ideal in the nation's courts and political arena.
- 2010-2010
- 1 season
- CPB
- Documentary
Inside the tumultuous 400-year history of the intersection of religion and public life in America — from AMERICAN EXPERIENCE and FRONTLINE. This six-hour series examines how religious dissidents helped shape the American concept of religious liberty and the controversial evolution of that ideal in the nation's courts and political arena.
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Cast & Crew
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
A New Adam/A New Eden
Mon, Oct 11, 2010 55 mins
A New Adam explores the origins of Christian religion in America and examines how the New World changed the faiths that the settlers brought with them. A New Eden explores how an unlikely alliance between evangelical Baptists and enlightenment figures like Thomas Jefferson served as the foundation of American religious liberty.
Awards
- 2011 - Artios Award - Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Television Movie/Mini Series - Nominated
- 2012 - WGA Award (TV) - Documentary - Other Than Current Events - Nominated
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