What you need to know about the Netflix documentary, ‘The American Experiment’
Just in time for the United States’s 250th anniversary, Netflix announced a new five-part historical documentary, titled The American Experiment, that recounts the miracle milestone that became the nation’s foundational crux.
The Netflix documentary simultaneously re-examines the very question that underscored the American Revolution: “Can a people govern themselves?”
Scheduled to premiere this June, The American Experiment promises to feature an extensive range of key voices, including those of ex-vice presidents and cabinet officials, contemporary and former Congress members, prolific historians, tribal chiefs, military personnel, and political leaders who shed light on the origins and future of American democracy.
Directed by Brian Knappenberger, Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, Knappenberger, and Sarah Huisenga are executive producing the series from Luminant and Playtone. As for the rest of the details? Here’s a comprehensive overview of what to expect from The American Experiment.
What is the documentary about?
The American Experiment is an upcoming documentary on Netflix that explores the radical premise of the nation’s foundation, defined by the persistent effort to reconcile the paradox of bondage and freedom. It traces 250 years of democratic evolution, examining the friction between individual authority and collective representation as the nation’s framework undergoes repeated dismantling and redesign.
“The approaching 250th anniversary of the United States offers a distinct opportunity to reflect on America’s founding and its future,” says Netflix’s Vice President of Documentary, Adam Del Deo. “The American Experiment presents an expansive dialogue about how American democracy has been built, challenged, and reimagined over nearly two and a half centuries.”
Who is featured in the documentary?
The American Experiment features a legion of important faces, including Adrienne Whaley, Al Gore, Alexis Coe, Andrew M Davenport, Benjamin L Carp, Carol Berkin, Cassandra Good, Chuck Hoskin Jr, Daina Ramey Berry, Danielle Allen, Dennis Rasmussen, Don N Hagist, Doug Bradburn, Eric Burns, Fergus M Bordewich, Gordon S Wood, Hillary Rodham Clinton, HR McMaster, Jameel Jaffer, James Taub, Jamie Raskin, Jane Kamensky, Jeff Flake, Jeffrey Rosen, Jelani Cobb, Jill Lepore, Joanne Freeman and John Yoo.
The forthcoming documentary also includes Joseph J Ellis, Kamala Harris, Kathleen DuVal, Katie Crawford-Lackey, Kevin Chapman, Lawrence Lessig, Lindsay M Chervinsky, Lindsay Robertson, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Lonnie G Bunch III, Margaret Washington, Mary Sarah Bilder, Matthew Keagle, Maya Jasanoff, Michael Klarman, Mike Pence, Nancy Pelosi, Nathaniel Philbrick, Noah Feldman, Rand Paul, Robert MS McDonald, and Robert Miller among others.
Is there a trailer?
As of now, Netflix has yet to release a trailer for The American Experiment. Check back later for more information.
When does The American Experiment release on Netflix?
The American Experiment is scheduled to hit Netflix shelves on June 24th. Mark your calendars!