American Experience

A bold, fresh perspective is delivered on a history that matters today, more than ever. As America becomes more diverse and divided through challenges, one wonders how we move forward together.

The first major documentary series for television to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape North America over the last 500-plus years and have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S.

It is revealed how the babies learn to understand their surroundings in environments ranging from Africa to Sri Lanka to Iceland. The most basic tools for survival must be learned in their first three months to thrive and ultimately survive.

Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson provides clarity for the vision of the cosmos as he voyages across the universe with never-before-told stories that delve into the scientific concepts of the laws of gravity and the origins of space and time.

A celebration of the work of documentarian Ken Burns.

Vivian Howard takes viewers on a quest for a broader understanding of dishes that bind and define the modern American South.