Benjamin Franklin

Franklin and Revolution

Special | 1h 15m 12s

Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin and revolution. "Franklin and Revolution" is presented by WHYY. Featuring Ken Burns; Walter Isaacson, author of "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life;" and Erica Dunbar, Professor of History, Rutgers University. Moderated by Marty Moss-Coane (she/her), Host and Executive Producer of "Radio Times" on WHYY.

Aired: 03/29/22 | Rating: NR

Corporate funding for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by David M. Rubenstein. Major funding was also provided by The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine; University of Pennsylvania; Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; Kissick Family Foundation; Deborah and Jon Dawson; Diane and Hal Brierley; McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Cappy and Janie McGarr; Lavender Butterfly Fund; and Susan and Charles Shanor Charitable Trust.

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• “Join or Die” (1706-1774)

  Ep1 | 1h 55m 26s | WETA Passport

• “An American” (1775-1790)

  Ep2 | 1h 54m 59s | WETA Passport

• Spanish Version | “Join or Die” (1706-1774)

  Ep3 | 1h 55m 26s | WETA Passport

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