American Experience

- Season 28

(2015)

A look at Walt Disney's career from early films to Disneyland to ideas for a new community (EPCOT) that was not realized before his death. A great insight into his motivations and values.

Explore the complex life and enduring legacy of the creative genius as he made films such as Cinderella and Mary Poppins and realized his dream project, Disneyland.

U.S. citizen William Morgan rises to power in Cuba during the Cuban Revolution.

Recounts the founding (1620) and early years of the Plymouth Colony in the 17th century. Includes the real story of the "First Thanksgiving".

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow embark on a two-year crime spree during the Great Depression and become known as the most famous criminal couple in U.S. history.

Efforts of the United Mine Workers, led by Mother Jones, to organize coal miners in southern West Virginia at the beginning of the 20th century leads to violence and insurrection.

The life of President James Garfield, including his rise to power and the aftermath of his assassination.

The trial of wealthy college students Leopold and Loeb, who murder a 14-year-old boy in 1924, sets off a national firestorm about morality and capital punishment.

U.S. Air Force pilots and scientists lay the groundwork for the U.S. space program through project "Man High".

The story of how a team of underdog American rowers became gold medalists in the 1936 Olympics.