The American revolution. Episode two, An asylum for mankind (May 1775 - July 1776) / 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):

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

United States.

Genre:

Documentary television programs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (122 minutes)

Other Title:

Asylum for mankind (May 1775 – July 1776)

Asylum for mankind

American revolution. Episode 2

Place of Publication:

Arlington, VA : Public Broadcasting Service, 2025.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

New Englanders rush to surround the British Army in Boston, but as war begins, Americans find themselves sharply divided. After the Battle of Bunker's Hill, George Washington of Virginia arrives to command the newly created Continental Army. In July 1776, the Continental Congress issues the Declaration of Independence, insisting on the people's right to resist tyranny and govern themselves.

Participant:

Narrated by Peter Coyote.

Notes:

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

OCLC:

1568123916