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Franklin and Revolution

Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.

Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin and revolution. "Franklin and Revolution" is presented by WHYY. Featuring Ken Burns; Walter Isaacson, author of "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life;" and Erica Dunbar, Professor of History, Rutgers University. Moderated by Marty Moss-Coane (she/her), Host and Executive Producer of "Radio Times" on WHYY.

AIR DATE 3/29/22

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About Benjamin Franklin

Ken Burns’s two-part, four-hour documentary, “Benjamin Franklin,” explores the revolutionary life of one of the18th century’s most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.

Broadcast Dates

#101 - Join Or Die (1706-1774) |
Thursday, Jul 3 at 8pm TPT LIFE
#101 - Join Or Die (1706-1774) |
Friday, Jul 4 at 2am TPT LIFE
#102 - An American (1775-1790) |
Friday, Jul 4 at 8pm TPT LIFE
#102 - An American (1775-1790) |
Saturday, Jul 5 at 2am TPT LIFE

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