The American revolution. Episode one, In order to be free (May 1754 - May 1775) / a Florentine Films production ; directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, David Schmidt ; produced by Sarah Botstein, David Schmidt, Salimah El-Amin, Ken Burns.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Schmidt, David (David P.), director, producer.

Botstein, Sarah, 1972- director, producer.

Burns, Ken, 1953- director, producer.

El-Amin, Salimah, producer.

Coyote, Peter, narrator.

Florentine Films, production company.

Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

North America--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

North America.

United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.

United States.

Genre:

Documentary television programs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (114 minutes)

Other Title:

In order to be free (May 1754 – May 1775)

In order to be free

American revolution. Episode 1

Place of Publication:

Arlington, VA : Public Broadcasting Service, 2025.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

American colonists oppose efforts by the British Crown and Parliament to seize greater control in North America, escalating simmering tensions over land, taxes, and sovereignty into violent confrontation. After protestors dump tea in Boston Harbor, the British government enacts martial law in Massachusetts. Fighting at Lexington and Concord ignites a war that will last eight years.

Participant:

Narrated by Peter Coyote.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed December 15, 2025).

OCLC:

1568123974