Free American History Documentaries

Was Andrew Jackson a great leader, or someone that represented one of the most lamentable moments in American history? In this documentary hosted by PBS, various historians grapple with the mixed legacy of America's 7th president.

Seeing Red is a 1983 American documentary film directed by Jim Klein and Julia Reichert. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

This hour-long audio documentary from American RadioWorks is an excellent introduction to great African American speakers of the last century.

The documentary unit of APM Reports (formerly American RadioWorks) has produced more than 140 programs on topics such as health, history, education and justice.

The journey through United States history spans more than four centuries and includes numerous events that turned the U.S. from an emerging nation to leader of the free world.

Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Liz Garbus explores the current state of free speech in America and gives viewers a fascinating perspective on the First Amendment throughout our history.

American Experience, television's most-watched history series, brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped form our nation.

In 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court....

In commemoration of Neil Armstrong and the whole NASA space program, NASA TV has posted to YouTube their documentary on the 50th Anniversary of National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

A startling and courageous film, Peter Davis's landmark 1974 documentary Hearts and Minds unflinchingly confronted the United States' involvement in Vietnam at the height of the controversy that surrounded it.