Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to American Experience List

• The Civil War - A documentary series that explores the events leading up to and during the American Civil War.
• Eyes on the Prize - A documentary series chronicling the American Civil Rights Movement from 1954 to 1985.
• Ken Burns: America's Storyteller - A look at the life and work of acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns, who has created numerous series on American history.
• The Roosevelts: An Intimate History - A documentary series detailing the lives of Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt.
• American Masters - A documentary series that profiles the lives and works of significant American artists.
• The Vietnam War - A comprehensive documentary series about the Vietnam War, featuring interviews and archival footage.
• The West - A documentary series that narrates the history of America's Westward Expansion.
• Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - A fictional depiction that merges history with fantasy while presenting a unique take on Lincoln's life.
• American History X - While fictional, it highlights critical themes in U.S. history, such as race and the consequences of hate.
• Making a Murderer - A true crime documentary series that explores the complexities of the American justice system.
• The Story of Us - A historical documentary series exploring significant events and figures in American history.
• The First War - A series exploring the American Revolutionary War's impact on the country.
• Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson - A documentary on Jack Johnson, the first African American heavyweight champion, and his impact on race in America.
• The Untold History of the United States - A documentary series that provides a different perspective on U.S. history through lesser-known events.
• The Sixties - A documentary series that covers major events and cultural changes in the 1960s in America.
• The 2000s: A Look Back - A documentary series that reflects on the events and cultural shifts of the early 21st century.
• The War - A documentary series by Ken Burns that chronicles the experiences of Americans during World War II.
• The American Experience: The Donner Party - A focused episode of American Experience detailing the tragic story of the Donner Party.
• The Dust Bowl - A documentary detailing the environmental catastrophe during the Great Depression and its impact on Americans.
• Prohibition - A documentary series exploring the history and effects of the Prohibition era in the U.S.
• The National Parks: America's Best Idea - A documentary series that traces the history of the National Parks in the United States.
• American Experience: The Abolitionists - A focused episode that explores the lives of key figures in the abolitionist movement.
• The Great Depression - A documentary series exploring the causes and consequences of the Great Depression in America.
• The Fifties - A documentary series that dives into the cultural and political landscape of the 1950s in America.
• Civilizations - A global history documentary series, including significant events in American history.
• American Factory - A documentary showcasing the cultural clash in an American factory owned by a Chinese company.
• America's Great Divide: From Obama to Trump - A documentary examining the political polarization in America during the late 2000s.
• The Century: America's Time - A documentary series covering major events in America throughout the 20th century.
• The Men Who Built America - A docudrama about the rise of influential businessmen who shaped America.
• The War of the Worlds - A historical retelling of the War of the Worlds panic and its impact on American society.
• American Utopia - A concert film discussing social issues and American culture through music and performance.
• The Kingdom of Silence - A documentary that ties modern-day events back to the history of America and the Middle East.
• Why We Fight - A documentary examining the motivations behind America's involvement in various wars.
• 13th - A documentary exploring the intersection of race, justice, and mass incarceration in America.
• Won't You Be My Neighbor? - A documentary reflecting on the life of Fred Rogers and the American ideals of kindness and community.
• The Great Fire - A historical drama detailing the events surrounding the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
• Frontline - An investigative documentary series that covers critical issues in American society.
• America: The Story of Us - A historical documentary series that presents a broad narrative of America's history.
• The American Civil War - A documentary series examining the American Civil War through firsthand accounts and analysis.
• Through the Wormhole - While focused on science, it often explores the impact of scientific advancements on American society.