The American Presidents and the History of the United States | Timeline
by Dr-Faustus | created - 12 Dec 2017 | updated - 1 week ago | Public"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." - Abraham Lincoln
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1. A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America (2014 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 51 min | Documentary, History
The Star-Spangled Banner is known by all, treasured for its powerful melody and stirring lyrics. And yet, only about 40% of U.S. citizens know all the words. And even fewer know their ... See full summary »
Director: Molly Hermann | Stars: James Bailey, Bill Boslego, Clent Bowers, Vince Eisenson
Votes: 22
The American Presidents and the History of the United States
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United States
Wikipedia: United States.
History of the United States
Wikipedia: History of the United States.
Years of the United States of America
Wikipedia: List of years in the United States.
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The Star-Spangled Banner
Smithsonian Channel: A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America.
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Wikipedia: Star-Spangled Banner (flag).
Wikipedia: Mary Young Pickersgill.
2. Anthem (2012 Video)
61 min | Documentary
Anthem tells the story behind Francis Scott Key's creation of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and explores the role of music and patriotism during The War of 1812. Featuring musical performances... See full summary »
Director: Mark Hildebrand | Stars: Ralph Eshelman, David Hildebrand, Richard Brookhiser, Ginger Hildebrand
Votes: 9
Wikipedia: The Star-Spangled Banner.
3. The American Flag: Two Centuries of Concord & Conflict (2007 TV Movie)
56 min | Documentary
A beautifully photographed documentary about the American flag showing flags from very rare, early revolutionary flags to present day 9/11 flags, this is the definitive history of the ... See full summary »
Director: Phillip Koch | Stars: Danny Goldring, Tom Hayden, Norman Lear, Harold Ramis
Flag of the United States
Wikipedia: Flag of the United States.
Wikipedia: History of the flags of the United States.
4. In God We Trust (2018 TV Movie)
23 min | Documentary
The story behind the largest free-flying U.S. Flag in the world.
"In God We Trust"
Wikipedia: In God We Trust.
IMDb Watch Now External Link: 'In God We Trust' Full Video.
5. Under the Stars and Stripes (2003 Video)
G | 60 min | Documentary, Family, History
A Children's Celebration of America in song and dance. Peace, Unity, Diversity,Tolerance. Children of all ethnic backgrounds come together to talk about what it is to be American and to ... See full summary »
Director: Diane Paloma Eskenazi
Wikipedia: The Stars and Stripes Forever.
6. Old Glory (1939)
G | 9 min | Animation, Short, Drama
Porky balks at learning the Pledge of Allegiance until Uncle Sam appears to him in a dream and gives him a lesson in American history.
Director: Chuck Jones | Stars: Mel Blanc, Tedd Pierce, John Deering, John Litel
Votes: 738
Pledge of Allegiance
Wikipedia: Pledge of Allegiance.
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Wikipedia: Old Glory (film).
Uncle Sam
Wikipedia: Uncle Sam.
7. Toby Keith: Made in America (2011 Music Video)
3 min | Music
"Made in America" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Toby Keith. It was released in June 2011 as the first single from his album Clancy's Tavern. The song ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Salomon | Star: Toby Keith
Votes: 8
IMDb Watch Now External Link: 'Toby Keith: Made in America' Full Music Video.
Wikipedia: Toby Keith.
8. James Brown: Living in America (1985 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
The music video consists of scenes of James Brown giving a concert interspersed with still images of the United States, as well as scenes from the movie Rocky IV.
Director: John Beug | Stars: James Brown, Tony Burton, Dolph Lundgren, Sylvester Stallone
Votes: 63
Americanism
Wikipedia: Americanism (ideology).
"Americanism is a question of principle, of idealism, of character. It is not a matter of birthplace, or creed, or line of descent." - Theodore Roosevelt.
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IMDb Watch Now External Link: James Brown: Living in America.
9. The Day the Music Died/American Pie (2022)
94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
50 years after its release, Don McLean shares the secrets behind his iconic song 'American Pie', one of the great musical touchstones of the 20th century.
Director: Mark Moormann | Stars: Peter Gallagher, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Garth Brooks, Brian Wilson
Votes: 568
Wikipedia: American Pie (song).
Wikipedia: "The Day the Music Died"
Wikipedia: Don McLean.
10. Madonna: American Pie (2000 Music Video)
5 min | Music, Musical
A promotional video for Madonna's 2000 single "American Pie."
Director: Philipp Stölzl | Stars: Madonna, Tommy Barnes, Michael Cochran, Rupert Everett
Votes: 541
IMDb Watch Now External Link: 'Madonna: American Pie' Official Warner Bros. YouTube Music Video.
11. We'll Meet Again (2018– )
50 min | Documentary
Join Ann Curry for a new series featuring dramatic reunions of people whose lives crossed at pivotal moments. View history through their eyes and hear stories of heroism, hope and the forging of unbreakable bonds.
Stars: Ann Curry, Hanna Hoener, Wayne April, Tom DiCiaccio
Votes: 75
Wikipedia: We'll Meet Again with Ann Curry.
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The American People
Wikipedia: Americans.
Wikipedia: Columbia (name).
Society of the United States
Wikipedia: Society of the United States.
"Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
12. A History of Women's Achievement in America (2006)
History
Without the American woman's pioneering fortitude, the early colonies at Jamestown and Plymouth Plantation, would not have survived. From then on, millions of American pioneer women would ... See full summary »
Star: Donna Mills
History of Women in the United States
Wikipedia: History of women in the United States.
Wikipedia: List of American women's firsts.
Wikipedia: Timeline of women in the United States.
National Women's Hall of Fame
Wikipedia: National Women's Hall of Fame.
"I come before you to declare that my sex are entitled to the inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." - Victoria Woodhull
13. The Raising of America (2015– )
Documentary
Stars: Llewellyn M. Smith, James J. Heckman, Arthur Rolnick, Marilyn Essex
Youth in the United States
Wikipedia: Youth in the United States.
IMDb Link: The Raising of America - Official Sites.
14. Family Pictures USA (2019– )
Documentary
Join host Thomas Allen Harris to explore American cities, towns and rural communities through the lens of the family photo album, unearthing rich personal stories that expand our understanding of history, diversity and common values.
Star: Thomas Allen Harris
IMDb Link: 'Family Pictures USA' Official Site.
15. Justin Moore: Small Town USA (2009 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Music video for Justin Moore's Small Town USA.
Director: Chris Hicky | Stars: Justin Moore, Kate Moore
IMDb Watch Now External Link: 'Justin Moore: Small Town USA' YouTube.
16. Within Reach (I) (2012)
98 min | Documentary
Within Reach explores one couple's pedal-powered search for a place to call home. Mandy and Ryan gave up their jobs, cars, and traditional houses to 'bike-pack' 6500 miles around the USA ... See full summary »
Director: Ryan Ao | Stars: Ana Alderstein, Alline Anderson, Pema Antoniotti, Ryan Ao
Votes: 42
Community
Wikipedia: Community.
Wikipedia: Sense of community.
Wikipedia: Community development.
Wikipedia: Socialization.
IMDb Link: 'Within Reach' Official Site.
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Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations
Amazon Book: Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations by Thomas L. Friedman.
17. Our Towns (2021)
97 min | Documentary
From Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Steven Ascher and Jeanne Jordan comes Our Towns, a documentary that paints a remarkable picture of America and how the rise of civic and economic ... See full summary »
Directors: Steven Ascher, Jeanne Jordan | Stars: Deborah Fallows, Jim Fallows
Votes: 404
18. Welcome to America: 50 States 50 Days (2011)
100 min | Documentary
On May 16, 2007 Roger Johnson, the world's first self proclaimed welcome sign photography expert and his travel partner Haley Chamberlain, she isn't a self proclaimed anything but she is a ... See full synopsis »
Directors: Rodney G. Johnson, Roger R. Johnson | Stars: Gary Arndt, Haley Chamberlain, Rodney G. Johnson, Roger R. Johnson
Votes: 16
IMDb Watch Now External Link: 'Welcome to America: 50 States 50 Days' Official Site & YouTube Video.
19. 45365 (2009)
90 min | Documentary
45365 explores the congruities of daily life in an American town. From the patrol car to the courtroom, the playground to the nursing home, the parade to the prayer service, it explores ... See full summary »
Directors: Bill Ross IV, Turner Ross
Votes: 220
Wikipedia: 45365.
20. American Bear: An Adventure in the Kindness of Strangers (2013)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Adventure, Romance
Armed with nothing but their curiosity and a camera, playful couple Sarah and Greg travel through America for 60 days -- relying on the kindness of strangers for a home each night. Their ... See full summary »
Directors: Gregory Grano, Sarah Sellman
Votes: 25
IMDb External Link: 'American Bear: An Adventure in the Kindness of Strangers' Official Site.
21. Reconnecting Roots (2018– )
Documentary
Reconnecting Roots is a series hosted by Gabriel McCauley. It's purpose is to bridge the generational gap by portraying American Progress through music, culture, and history over the last ... See full summary »
Stars: Gabe McCauley, Mandy McCauley, Joshua Childs, Bella Coyne
Votes: 11
IMDb External Link: 'Reconnecting Roots' Official Website.
22. Made in the USA (2018)
60 min | Documentary, History
A history of American art with Waldemar Januszczak.
Star: Waldemar Januszczak
Votes: 34
American Art
23. Americart 2019 (2020)
82 min | Documentary
Americart is a documentary film filmed in ten cities across the U.S., from NYC to Sonoma County, CA, featuring interviews of artists, art teachers, museum curators, and everyday Americans talking about how art has an impact in their life.
Director: Christelle Bois
Votes: 6
IMDb Link: Americart 2019 - Official Website.
24. The Story of Art in America (II) (2022– )
22 min | Documentary
The Story of Art in America is a docuseries exploring the role of Art in American society and its diverse communities, from large cities to small rural communities. Each season has ten episodes, each one featuring one city or county.
25. Art of America (2011– )
Not Rated | Documentary, History
Andrew Graham-Dixon, a leading UK art critic, crosses the Atlantic to explore the story of American art.
Star: Andrew Graham-Dixon
Votes: 99
Wikipedia: Visual art of the United States.
26. Craft in America (2007– )
TV-PG | 54 min | Documentary
CRAFT IN AMERICA, the award-winning documentary series, is a journey to the artists, objects, techniques, and origins of American craft.
Star: Apollo Garcia Orellana
Votes: 55
American Craft
Wikipedia: American craft.
27. I'll Make Me a World (1999– )
Documentary, History
A history of African-American arts in the 20th century.
Stars: Vanessa Williams, Clyde Taylor, Arthur Mitchell, Delores Browne
Votes: 43
Black Arts Movement
Wikipedia: Black Arts Movement.
28. Happy Sounds Like This
90 min | Documentary | Filming
This film chronicles the director's (Mike Woods) 6 week road trip across the country to capture what happiness sounds like in America. Musicians all across the country and from many genres ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Woods
Music of the United States
Wikipedia: Music of the United States.
Wikipedia: Music history of the United States.
Wikipedia: American folk music.
Wikipedia: African-American music.
Wikipedia: American popular music.
IMDb Link: 'Happy Sounds Like This' Official Sites.
29. Gospel (2024– )
Documentary, History
From acclaimed scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Gospel explores Black spirituality in sermon and song. From the blues to hip-hop, African Americans have been the driving force of sonic innovation for over a century.
Stars: Henry Louis Gates Jr., Charrise Barron, Darryl Jordan, Teresa Hairston
Votes: 31
Wikipedia: Gospel music.
Wikipedia: Black Gospel music.
Wikipedia: Southern gospel.
Wikipedia: Soul music.
Wikipedia: Christian country music.
30. Voices of Freedom (2021)
Documentary
Voices of Freedom is an education series that explores the role of art as a vehicle for social change through the lens of Louis Armstrong.
Stars: Daniel J. Watts, India Carney, Codelia King, M.J. Edwards
IMDb Link: Voices of Freedom - Official Site.
31. Hard Soil: The Muddy Roots Of American Music (2014)
112 min | Documentary, Music
Hard Soil traces the history and evolution of American Roots music and examines its social and cultural relevance in the 21st century. Nowhere is America's cultural evolution and diversity ... See full summary »
Votes: 11
Wikipedia: Americana (music).
32. America's Musical Journey (2018)
40 min | Documentary, Short
"AMERICA'S MUSICAL JOURNEY" celebrates the unique diversity of cultures and creative risk-taking that characterize America, as told through the story of its music.
Director: Greg MacGillivray | Stars: Jon Batiste, Aloe Blacc, Lil Buck, Dr. John
Votes: 77
IMDb Link: 'America's Musical Journey' Official Site.
33. Extraordinary Ordinary People (2017)
84 min | Documentary
A celebration of the cultures of the world living and thriving in the United States, Extraordinary Ordinary People is a music-fueled journey across America.
Director: Alan Govenar | Stars: Sheila Kay Adams, Rahim AlHaj, Alphonse Ardoin, Horace Axtell
Votes: 8 | Gross: $0.00M
IMDb Link: 'Extraordinary Ordinary People' Official Site.
Wikipedia: National Heritage Fellowship.
34. Fiddlin' (2018)
92 min | Documentary, Music
Winning over 20 awards on the festival circuit, FIDDLIN' had a nationwide U.S. theatrical event tour playing upwards of 50 markets and rocketed to the top of the iTunes Doc Charts upon ... See full summary »
Director: Julie Simone | Stars: Presley Barker, Wayne C. Henderson, Kitty Amaral, Dori Freeman
Votes: 550 | Gross: $0.05M
Wikipedia: American fiddle.
35. American Songbook Preservation Society (2012 Video)
Documentary, Music
Director: Kenneth L. Koenig | Stars: Cheryl Barnes, Jimmer Bolden, Dini Clarke, Cat Conner
Various Artists | Documentary
IMDb Watch Now External Link: 'American Songbook Preservation Society' Official YouTube Video.
36. Everything in the Song Is True (2016)
80 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Everything in the Song is True is a hilarious and moving cowboy music and poetry doc about hard work and preserving a unique legacy of The American West.
Director: Doug Morrione | Stars: Gary McMahan, Brice Chapman, Yvonne Hollenbeck, Jeff Nourse
Votes: 107
IMDb Link: Official Site.
37. Poetry in America with Elisa New (2018– )
TV-PG | 24 min
Scholar and host Elisa New travels the country, joining up with distinguished poets, celebrities, and everyday Americans to create a fully immersive experience in hearing, reading, and interpreting American poems.
Stars: Elisa New, Nas, Donna Lynne Champlin, Tony Kushner
Votes: 30
American Poetry
Wikipedia: American poetry.
IMDb Watch Now Link: Official Site - See 'TV Series'.
38. Tell About the South: Voices in Black and White (1998 TV Movie)
Documentary
Tell About the South: Voices in Black and White is a series of three feature length films telling the story of modern Southern Literature, one of the major cultural achievements of our time.
Directors: Ross Spears, Devorah Cutler | Stars: Cynthia Burke, Pat Conroy, Rita Dove, Barbara Edwards
Votes: 13
American Literature
Wikipedia: American literature.
Southern United States Literature
Wikipedia: Southern United States literature.
39. Sport in America: Our Defining Stories (2013 TV Movie)
TV-G | 95 min | Documentary
HD. Athletes and fans explore the impact of sports on the lives of Americans in this HBO Sports documentary.
Directors: Adam Del Deo, James D. Stern | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Billy Bob Thornton, Dyan Cannon, Common
Votes: 58
Sports in the United States
Wikipedia: Sports in the United States.
Wikipedia: History of sports in the United States.
40. The Food That Built America (2019– )
TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary, History
Food will tell the unknown stories of innovation and rivalries behind food industry tycoons Milton Hershey, John and Will Kellogg, Henry Heinz, C.W. Post, the McDonald brothers and more.
Stars: Campbell Scott, Adam Richman, Jason Liebig, Yohuru Williams
Votes: 1,510
American Cuisine
Wikipedia: American cuisine.
History of American Cuisine
Wikipedia: Category: History of American cuisine.
American Cuisine-Related Lists
Wikipedia: Category: American cuisine-related lists.
41. What's Eating America (2020– )
Documentary
In the MSNBC limited series What's Eating America, award-winning chef and TV personality Andrew Zimmern explores the most provocative social and political issues impacting voters through ... See full summary »
Stars: Andrew Zimmern, José Andrés
Votes: 37
Wikipedia: Category: American cuisine.
Wikipedia: Andrew Zimmern.
42. No Passport Required (2018– )
60 min | Documentary
Chef Marcus Samuelsson hosts a culinary and anthropological exploration of the people, rituals and food of multicultural America.
Stars: Marcus Samuelsson, Mona Haydar, Jon Madray, Akeia de Barros Gomes
Votes: 102
IMDb External Link: 'No Passport Required' Official Site.
43. High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America (2021–2023)
TV-14 | 210 min | Documentary, History
Black food is American food. Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield traces the delicious, moving throughlines from Africa to Texas in this docuseries.
Stars: Stephen Satterfield, Jessica B. Harris, Adrian Miller, Larry Callies
Votes: 925
44. Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi (2020– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Adventure, Reality-TV
Host Padma Lakshmi takes audiences on a journey across America, exploring the rich and diverse food culture of various immigrant groups, seeking out the people who have so heavily shaped what American food is today.
Stars: Padma Lakshmi, Margaret Brennan, Ed O'Keefe, Pete Buttigieg
Votes: 721
Wikipedia: Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi.
45. Somewhere South (2020– )
60 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
Vivian Howard takes viewers on a quest for a broader understanding of dishes that bind and define the modern American South.
Stars: Vivian Howard, Sam Fore
Votes: 66
IMDb Link: 'Somewhere South' Official Site.
46. Pizza Shop: An Italian-American Dream (2017)
57 min | Documentary, Biography
With humor, insight, and compassion, PIZZA SHOP shares the journey of two Italian brothers who have run a successful restaurant for over 40 years, the sacrifices they've made for their ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Osso
Votes: 34
IMDb External Link: 'Pizza Shop: An Italian-American Dream' Official Site.
47. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,170
American Cultural Artists
Wikipedia: American Masters.
48. Faces of America with Henry Louis Gates Jr. (2010)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, History
Our American Stories exploring the dynamic and shifting relationship America had with her new immigrants in the 20th century. Becoming American - exploring the many journeys to becoming ... See full summary »
Stars: Meryl Streep, Stephen Colbert, Mike Nichols, Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Votes: 101
Wikipedia: Faces of America.
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Culture of the United States
Wikipedia: Culture of the United States.
Wikipedia: Race and ethnicity in the United States.
Wikipedia: Demography of the United States.
"The land flourished because it was fed from so many sources - because it was nourished by so many cultures and traditions and peoples." - Lyndon B. Johnson
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White Americans
Wikipedia: White Americans.
Wikipedia: Lists of Americans.
49. Latino Americans (2013– )
360 min | Documentary
Chronicles the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape the United States over the last 500-plus years and have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S.
Stars: Maurice Ripke, Maria De Los Angeles Torres, Maria Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Roman
Votes: 43
Hispanic and Latino Americans
Wikipedia: Hispanic and Latino Americans.
Wikipedia:: History of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States.
Wikipedia: Demographics of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
50. Americanos: Latino Life in the United States (2000)
81 min | Documentary
Americans of Latino and Hispanic descent are transforming the face of America. Latinos have made enormous contributions to our national heritage in the arts, politics, business, education, ... See full summary »
Directors: Susan Todd, Andrew Young | Stars: Jennifer Broncamontes, Dennis Chavez, Crissy Guerrero, Guillermo Gómez-Peña
Votes: 27
Wikipedia: List of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
51. Leguizamo Does America (2023– )
Documentary
In "Leguizamo Does America," John Leguizamo travels across the country to bring viewers inside America's thriving Latino communities - all with his characteristic edge, energy, and wit. ... See full summary »
Stars: John Leguizamo, Gina Torres, Michael Peña, Diane Guerrero
Votes: 110
Wikipedia: Latinx.
52. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2013)
TV-PG | Documentary
Professor Gates describes the history of the African American people by talking to historians, authors, and the people who made history.
Stars: Henry Louis Gates Jr., Vincent Brown, Bernard E. Powers Jr., Peniel E. Joseph
Votes: 291
African Americans
Wikipedia: African Americans.
Wikipedia: Lists of African Americans.
Wikipedia: List of African-American firsts.
53. Africans in America: America's Journey Through Slavery (1998– )
360 min | Documentary, History
The history of African Americans.
Stars: Angela Bassett, Jeremy Rabb
Votes: 78
Wikipedia: African-American history.
54. A History of Black Achievement in America (2005)
Not Rated | 216 min | Documentary, History
This original, eight-part series documents Black Achievement in American history, its defining role in the growth of the country and its influence on current events.
Stars: James Avery, Nathan Carter, Quatis Tarkington, Stephanie King
Votes: 14
55. The Black List: Volume One (2008)
87 min | Documentary
Journalist Elvis Mitchell interviews twenty-two African American leaders, ranging from athletes and academics to politicians, social activists, and artists, providing a series of living ... See full summary »
Director: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Thelma Golden, Louis Gossett Jr.
Votes: 135
Wikipedia: The Black List.
56. The Lost Civilizations of North America (2010)
63 min | Documentary, History
An engaging and thought provoking film, The Lost Civilizations of North America reveals why we haven't heard about the great civilizations that once existed on the North American continent ... See full summary »
Director: Rick Stout
Votes: 29
Native Americans
Wikipedia: Native Americans in the United States.
57. Indians of North America (1993 Video)
300 min | Documentary
Fascinating study of North American Indians accurately portraying their history, culture and way of life today. Leading Native American scholars discuss the specific histories of each of ... See full summary »
Director: Henry Nevison | Stars: Teddy Draper, Marty Moss-Coane, Leon Skyhorse Thomas, Veronica E. Velarde Tiller
Wikipedia: History of Native Americans in the United States.
Wikipedia: List of Native Americans of the United States.
Wikipedia: Alaska Natives.
58. Asian Americans (2020– )
60 min | Documentary
The series examines what the 2010 U.S. Census identifies as the fastest growing racial/ethnic group in the United States.
Stars: Daniel Dae Kim, Tamlyn Tomita
Votes: 72
Asian Americans
Wikipedia: Asian Americans.
Wikipedia: History of Asian Americans.
Wikipedia: Asian immigration to the United States.
Wikipedia: Demographics of Asian Americans.
Wikipedia: List of Asian Americans.
59. We Gon' Be Alright (2019– )
Documentary
"We Gon' Be Alright" is a digital series that explores the social divide over race in the 21st Century United States. Inspired by Jeff Chang's best-selling, critically acclaimed collection ... See full summary »
IMDb Link: 'We Gon' Be Alright' Book Website.
Immigration
IMDb External Link: 'Rational Middle: Immigration' Official Site.
Wikipedia: History of immigration to the United States.
Wikipedia: Immigration to the United States.
Citizenship of the United States
Wikipedia: Citizenship of the United States.
61. Arguing Over America (2013)
Documentary, Short
It's estimated that there are 12 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. Millions of them were brought to the country as minors and graduated from American high schools. These ... See full summary »
Wikipedia: DREAM Act.
Wikipedia: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
62.
Independent Lens (1999– )
Episode:
The New Americans
(2004)
TV-14 | 408 min | Documentary
The New Americans follows four years in the lives of a diverse group of contemporary immigrants and refugees as they journey to start new lives in America. The detailed portraits--woven ... See full summary »
Directors: Laura Angelica Simon, Susana Aikin, Carlos Aparicio, Jerry Blumenthal, Steve James, Indu Krishnan, Gordon Quinn, Renee Tajima-Pena | Stars: Ismail Bashey, Don Cheadle, America Ferrera
Votes: 35
The New Americans
Wikipedia: The New Americans.
Wikipedia: The New Americans: Economic, Demographic, and Fiscal Effects of Immigration.
63. I Learn America (2013)
90 min | Documentary
The children of immigration, here to stay, are the new Americans. How we fare in welcoming them will determine the nature of this country in the 21st century and beyond. The International ... See full summary »
Directors: Jean-Michel Dissard, Gitte Peng
Votes: 20
IMDb External Links: 'I Learn America' Official Sites.
64. Immigrant Voices of America (2020)
224 min | Documentary
Immigrant Voices of America is an eight-episode documentary series celebrating the immigrant experience in the US.
Stars: Orlando Zepeda, Jamal Jamili, Nana Gyamfi, Jorge Narvaez
IMDb Watch Now External Link: 'Immigrant Voices of America' Website.
65. DreamxAmerica (2020)
29 min | Documentary, Short
"[T]he ultimate aspiration is that DreamxAmerica . . . both supports immigrant-led small businesses across the US and acts as a heartfelt reminder of our country's common values of dignity, opportunity, and innovation." - Forbes
Director: David Delaney Mayer | Stars: Lisbeth Carolina Arias, Uli Bennewitz, Caren Ochola, Moses Ochola
IMDb Link: 'DreamxAmerica' Official Site.
IMDb Link: 'A Home Called Nebraska' Official Site.
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Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Wikipedia: Refugee.
Wikipedia: Asylum seeker.
Wikipedia: Asylum in the United States.
"I had always hoped that this land might become a safe and agreeable asylum to the virtuous and persecuted part of mankind, to whatever nation they might belong." - George Washington
67. America Reframed (2012– )
Documentary
Through the lens of independent documentaries, America ReFramed brings to national audiences compelling stories that illuminate the changing contours of an ever-evolving America. The ... See full summary »
Stars: Sandra Cisneros, Silas House, Gyasi Ross, Shola Lynch
Votes: 38
Wikipedia: America ReFramed.
68. Age 7 in America (1991 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Biography
US take on the classic UK documentary series "Up". This first US entry follows a group of economically, racially and socially diverse 7-year-olds. The idea was to make followup films on them every 7 years but the project ended in 2006.
Director: Phil Joanou | Stars: Alexis, Ashtyn, Brandon, Douglas
Votes: 90
Age 7 in America
Wikipedia: Age 7 in America.
69. 14 Up in America (1998 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Biography
US adaption of a classic UK documentary series called "Up". Part 1, made in 1991, followed a group of economically, racially and socially diverse 7-year-olds growing up in the early 90s America. They are now 14.
Director: Phil Joanou | Stars: Phil Joanou, Kate Greathead, Lucy, Alexis
Votes: 53
14 Up in America
70. 21 Up America (2006)
Documentary, Biography
US adaption of a classic UK documentary series called "Up". Part 1 from 1991 and part 2 from 1998 followed the same group of economically, racially and socially diverse kids growing up in America in the 90s. They are now 21.
Director: Christopher Dillon Quinn | Stars: Alexis, Ashtyn, Douglas, Eric Nicolaides
Votes: 63
21 Up in America
71. Pursuing Happiness (2015)
84 min | Documentary, Adventure, Comedy
Join the journey and discover the secrets to living a truly happy life as two filmmakers travel the country in search of the happiest people in America.
Director: Adam Shell | Stars: Amy Feder Alper, Stephanie Angel, Daniel Arnold, Nic Arnzen
Votes: 13
Wikipedia: Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
"When I was growing up, I don't remember being told that America was created so that everyone could get rich. I remember being told it was about opportunity and the pursuit of happiness. Not happiness itself, but the pursuit." - Martin Scorsese
72. The Happiness Lab (2019 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many do the opposite of what will truly make our lives better. She will take you through the latest scientific research and share some inspiring stories.
IMDb External Link: The Happiness Lab - Official Website.
Wikipedia: Laurie R. Santos.
73. Dream On (II) (2015)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary
Is the American Dream alive or dead? Political comedian John Fugelsang hits the road to find out in Dream On. This epic road trip retraces the journey of Alexis de Tocqueville, whose study ... See full summary »
Director: Roger Weisberg | Star: John Fugelsang
Votes: 14
Wikipedia: Democracy in America.
Wikipedia: Dream On (film).
74.
NET Journal (1966– )
Episode:
Tocqueville's America
(1970)
60 min | Documentary, Drama, News
Some interesting predictions made by the young french count Alexis de Tocqueville about the future of democracy in America during an 1831 visit, with specific pertinence insofar as the relationships between black and white were concerned.
Stars: Everett Dirksen, Vance Hartke, Budd Knapp, Eugene McCarthy
Wikipedia: Alexis de Tocqueville.
75. Heist: Who Stole the American Dream? (2011)
Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary, History, News
Heist: Who Stole the American Dream? reveals how American corporations orchestrated the dismantling of middle-class prosperity through rampant deregulation, the outsourcing of jobs, and tax... See full summary »
Directors: Frances Causey, Donald Goldmacher | Stars: Elizabeth Warren, Nomi Prins, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Robert Crandall
Votes: 185
Wikipedia: Heist: Who Stole the American Dream?
Amazon Books: The Global Class War: How America's Bipartisan Elite Lost Our Future - and What It Will Take to Win It Back by Jeff Faux.
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Amazon Books: Who Stole the American Dream? by Hedrick Smith.
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U.S. National Debt Clock
U.S. National Debt Clock: Real Time.
Wikipedia: National debt of the United States.
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Thomas Jefferson: "I sincerely believe that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies, and that the principle of spending money to be paid by posterity, under the name of funding, is but swindling futurity on a large scale."
76. Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2019)
103 min | Documentary
Based on Thomas Piketty's No. 1 New York Times Bestseller, Capital in the Twenty-First Century explores one of the most important and controversial subjects of our time: wealth, and who gets a share of the dividends.
Director: Justin Pemberton | Stars: Michael Douglas, Vanessa Redgrave, Ronald Reagan, Daniel Huttlestone
Votes: 3,031
Wikipedia: Capital in the Twenty-First Century.
Amazon Book: Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty.
77. What Money Can't Buy (2018 Video)
Short, News
What Money Can't Buy is a six-part series exploring the role of money and morals in today's world. Join us as we look inside ourselves to see what kind of society we truly are, and begin to decide what kind of society we hope to be.
Director: Matthew Kulvicki
Votes: 7
What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets
Amazon Book: What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets by Michael J. Sandel.
The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good?
Amazon Book: The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good? by Michael J. Sandel.
78. American Doers (2016– )
Documentary
American Doers puts the spotlight on everyday Americans who work their butts off to achieve their American Dream. From dawn until dusk Doers don't just fantasize about the future, they ... See full summary »
Stars: James Marshall, Amar Ramasar, Shareena Casterline, Jimmy Funkhouser
IMDb Link: 'American Doers' Official Site.
The Dignity of Labor
Wikipedia: Dignity of labour.
"Go with your first thoughts; they're usually your best thoughts. Pay attention, stick to your goals and follow those guidelines. It's all right there if you reach for it, unless you want to punch timeclocks and work for somebody. That's what we liked about America, the land of opportunity. All your dreams can come true." - Rick Danko
79. The Great American Lie (2020)
99 min | Documentary
The Great American Lie is a documentary film that examines how a US value system built on the extreme masculine ideals of money, power and control has glorified individualism, ... See full summary »
Director: Jennifer Siebel Newsom | Stars: Kimberle Crenshaw, Linda Darling-Hammond, Ruby De Tie, Sharon Galicia
Votes: 237
Abraham Lincoln quote: "Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration."
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Wikipedia: Wealth inequality in the United States.
Wikipedia: Tax policy and economic inequality in the United States.
Wikipedia: Causes of income inequality in the United States.
Wikipedia: Executive compensation in the United States.
Wikipedia: Corporatocracy.
Gender Inequality in the United States
Wikipedia: Gender inequality in the United States.
Racial Inequality in the United States
Wikipedia: Racial inequality in the United States.
Income Inequality in the United States
Wikipedia: Income inequality in the United States.
Poverty in the United States
Wikipedia: Poverty in the United States.
80. Hunger in America (2014)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
Hunger in America is a powerful documentary tackling the hunger epidemic in America. Narrated by James Denton. What does the face of hunger look like? Is it a child in Ethiopia? An aging ... See full summary »
Director: Zac Adams | Star: James Denton
Votes: 13
Wikipedia: Hunger in the United States.
81. Work & Happiness: The Human Cost of Welfare (2017)
57 min | Documentary
Compassion fueled the creation of America's welfare system, a safety net that rescues some of the most vulnerable among us. We often hear political leaders and activists tout the system's ... See full summary »
Director: Erin Mae Miller | Stars: Arthur C. Brooks, Robert Doar, Nazerine Griffin Jr., Harriet McDonald
Votes: 12
Wikipedia: Social programs in the United States.
82. Corporate Welfare: Where's the Outrage? A personal exploration by Johan Norberg (2021)
60 min | Documentary
Personal stories of the effect of tax exemptions, subsidies, government regulations, and bailouts - all commonly used to help big business - are presented in the new documentary, Corporate ... See full summary »
Director: Maureen Castle Tusty | Stars: John Allison, Ron Becker, Louis Caddell, Edgar Cage
Wikipedia: Corporate welfare.
83. Requiem for the American Dream (2015)
Not Rated | 73 min | Documentary, Biography, News
Renowned academic and author Noam Chomsky elucidates 10 principles of concentration of wealth and power that have led to unprecedented inequality and the hollowing out of the American middle class.
Directors: Peter D. Hutchison, Kelly Nyks, Jared P. Scott | Stars: Noam Chomsky, Alan Greenspan, Malcolm X, Richard Nixon
Votes: 9,886 | Gross: $0.13M
American Middle Class
Wikipedia: American middle class.
Wikipedia: Requiem for the American Dream (book).
Amazon Books: Requiem for the American Dream: The 10 Principles of Concentration of Wealth & Power by Noam Chomsky.
Social Class in the United States
Wikipedia: Social class in the United States.
Wikipedia: Social class in American history.
84. Inherent Good (2021)
56 min | Documentary
As an urgent response to swelling economic anxiety and wealth inequality in America, comedian Trae Crowder goes on a journey to explore a radical idea of giving free cash to everyone - no strings attached.
Director: Steve Borst | Stars: Trae Crowder, Drew Morgan, Andi Morrow, Andy Stern
Votes: 11
IMDb Link: 'Inherent Good' Official Site.
85.
Frontline (1983– )
Episode:
Two American Families
(2013)
TV-PG | 84 min | Documentary, News
From PBS and FRONTLINE: With poignant and revealing intimacy, Two American Families chronicles the struggles of the Neumanns and the Stanleys as they try to hold onto their homes, their ... See full summary »
Stars: Bill Berland, George Bush, George W. Bush, Sarah Childress
Votes: 56
IMDb Watch Now External Link: Frontline - Two American Families.
86. Saving Middle America (2011)
20 min | Documentary, Short
Middle America is evacuating in massive numbers. What can locals do to make their small towns more desirable to live in and keep their best and brightest?
Director: Jason Hudson
Middle America
Wikipedia: Middle America (United States).
Working Class
Wikipedia: Working class.
IMDb Watch Now External Link: 'Saving Middle America' 20 Minute Mini Documentary on Vimeo.
87. Success in Your City (2019– )
Documentary, Adventure, Reality-TV
Success In Your City follows the journey of Brandon and Samantha, a newly engaged couple from middle America. Before they tie the knot, Brandon and Sam set out to discover the meaning of "... See full summary »
Stars: Kevin Harrington, Brandon T. Adams, Samantha Rossin, Shea Hillenbrand
IMDb Link: Official Site.
88. Blue Collar America (1982)
149 min | Documentary
Depicts some white working-class families in a sprawling suburb of Seattle, Washington, in the northwest United States.
Directors: Inger Marklund, Anders Ribbsjö | Stars: Lori Anderson, Tom Bakken, Jim Bourgeois, Mike Bue
Wikipedia: Blue-collar worker.
89. Street Fighting Men (2017)
101 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
In a rapidly changing America where mass inequality and dwindling opportunity have devastated the black working class, three Detroit men must fight to build something lasting for themselves and future generations.
Director: Andrew James | Stars: James 'Jack Rabbit' Jackson, Deris Solomon, Luke Williams, Malik Shabazz
Votes: 16
IMDb Link: 'Street Fighting Men' Official Site.
90. Tracy Chapman: Fast Car (1988 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Tracy Chapman performs in the music video "Fast Car" from the album "Tracy Chapman" recorded for Elektra Records. Tracy Chapman stands in shadows in front of several photographs and sings ... See full summary »
Director: Matt Mahurin | Star: Tracy Chapman
Votes: 64
IMDb Watch Now External Link: 'Tracy Chapman: Fast Car' YouTube Music Video.
91. The Disrupted (2020)
88 min | Documentary
What do a farmer in Kansas, a laid-off factory worker in Ohio, and an Uber driver in Florida have in common? All three are resourceful, positive thinkers who strive to adapt and thrive ... See full summary »
Directors: Sarah Colt, Josh Gleason
Votes: 55
IMDb Link: 'The Disrupted' Official Site.
92. Youngstown: Still Standing (2010)
89 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Youngstown, Ohio is a city with a negative reputation. It has been called Steel Town, Crime Town USA & Murder Town Ohio, but these days, residents just call it Ytown. This documentary ... See full summary »
Director: Johnny Chechitelli | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini, Jim Cummings, Allan May
Votes: 69
Wikipedia: Youngstown, Ohio.
Wikipedia: Mahoning Valley.
Wikipedia: Steel crisis.
93. We the Owners: Employees Expanding the American Dream (2012)
52 min | Documentary, Biography, History
It's impossible to ignore the current feeling in America of the 99%, a change is being called for, a change in the way businesses are operated and a change in the way people are treated; a ... See full summary »
Director: David Romero | Stars: Kim Jordan, Doug Woods, Blake Jones
Votes: 14
IMDb External Link: 'We the Owners: Employees Expanding the American Dream' Official Site.
Wikipedia: Employee stock ownership plans in the United States.
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Public Banks
Wikipedia: Public bank.
94. Fixing the Future (2012)
Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary
Do people exist to serve the economy, or should the economy exist to serve the people? In Fixing the Future, host David Brancaccio, of public radio's Marketplace and NOW on PBS, visits ... See full summary »
Directors: Mary Olive Smith, Ellen Spiro | Star: David Brancaccio
Votes: 9
IMDb Link: 'Fixing the Future' Official Site.
Wikipedia: Time-based currency.
95. Made in America (2003–2008)
22 min | Documentary
John Ratzenberger celebrates American manufacturing and the skill of American workers as he travels to factories in towns throughout the country.
Stars: Diane Charles, John Ratzenberger, Chase White, Darin Ferraro
Votes: 88
Wikipedia: Made in America (TV program).
96. The Rural Americans (2020– )
44 min | Documentary
They are the pioneers of business, entertainment and agriculture. The legends of days past, and the architects of a bright future. The men and women who transformed their lives from humble ... See full summary »
Star: Christina Loren
IMDb Link: Official Site.
97. Farmers for America (2020)
57 min | Documentary
The average age of the U.S. farmer has reached 60. Half of America's farmland will change ownership in the next 15 years. Our nation faces a little-known agricultural crisis on an ... See full summary »
Director: Graham Meriwether | Stars: Mike Rowe, Megan Brown, Paul Greive, Olivia Hubert
Votes: 9
IMDb Link: 'Farmers For America' Official Site.
Wikipedia: National Framers Union (United States).
98. Lee Greenwood: God Bless the U.S.A. (1984 Music Video)
3 min | Music
The video depicts Greenwood as a farmer who loses the family farm. He sings about how, if he were to lose everything he had and had to start again from scratch, he would do it in the United... See full summary »
Director: Gary Burden | Star: Lee Greenwood
Votes: 11
IMDb Watch Now External Link: 'Lee Greenwood: God Bless the U.S.A.' Vimeo.
99. The American Farm (2019– )
TV-PG | Documentary, Reality-TV
Documentary series that follows a year in the life of five different family farms.
Votes: 76
Wikipedia: Agriculture in the United States.
100. Rise Against: Ballad of Hollis Brown (2012 Music Video)
7 min | Music
Rise Against performs in the music video "Ballad of Hollis Brown" from the album "Chimes of Freedom" recorded for Amnesty International. The music video features scenes of poverty in the ... See full summary »
Director: Nico Sabenorio | Stars: Rise Against, Tim McIlrath
IMDb Watch Now External Link: 'Rise Against: Ballad of Hollis Brown' YouTube.
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