{"id":2168979,"date":"2025-11-20T19:18:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T19:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2168979"},"modified":"2025-11-20T19:18:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T19:18:15","slug":"im-obsessed-with-ken-burns-american-revolution-documentary-and-i-made-a-fun-game-guessing-the-all-star-cast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/im-obsessed-with-ken-burns-american-revolution-documentary-and-i-made-a-fun-game-guessing-the-all-star-cast\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;m Obsessed With Ken Burns&#8217; American Revolution Documentary, And I Made A Fun Game Guessing The All-Star Cast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.<\/i><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: PBS<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ken Burns has once again produced a definitive documentary on an important moment in United States history with his latest (very) long-form docuseries. The six-part <em>The American Revolution<\/em> hit the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/television\/2025-tv-premiere-date-schedule-upcoming-new-returning-shows\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:2025 TV Schedule;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">2025 TV Schedule<\/a> this week on PBS. It\u2019s 12 hours of exactly what we\u2019ve come to expect from Burns: a thoughtful deep dive into <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/new\/6-Revolutionary-War-Movies-Need-Happen-115977.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the most consequential war;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">the most consequential war<\/a> in American history, the war that birthed the nation itself. Of course, Burns has managed to collect an incredible cast for the voice-over work, and I\u2019ve made of that as I\u2019ve watched.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Soldiers walking across a field in The American Revolution\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/XOzHh.qbB56ATu1Fjte25g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cinemablend_388\/5e1c328d33c6718d1f1921dafd29b609\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: PBS<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">The Cast Is Phenomenal<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Like every great <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/television\/2494492\/how-to-watch-ken-burns-jackie-robinson-documentary-streaming-for-free\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ken Burns documentary;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Ken Burns documentary<\/a>, the letters and writings of the people involved are an important part of telling the story. <em>The American Revolution<\/em> is no exception, and the actors involved are a who\u2019s who of Hollywood A-listers. Normally in a situation like this, I would be on my couch with the IMDB or Wikipedia page open to check on who is voicing who, but when I started the first episode, I got so engrossed in the story that I never picked up my phone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I recognized Peter Coyote as the narrator immediately, as he has such a distinct (and cool) voice, and has worked on multiple Burns-led projects in the past, like <em>The West<\/em> and <em>The Roosevelts<\/em>, the latter for which he won an Emmy. It also didn\u2019t take much to identify Paul Giamatti as John Adams. Giamatti, of course, played Adams in the excellent miniseries <em>John Adams<\/em> (which you can watch with an <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/hbo-max-subscription-know-price-130351204.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:HBO Max subscription;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">HBO Max subscription<\/a>). There were a few others that I recognized (I mean, who doesn\u2019t immediately know Tom Hanks\u2019 voice?), but I\u2019ll keep them to myself for now in case you want to play my game.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A screenshot of letters and receipts in The American Revolution\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/N5TJzlkgnplcCJ4QzOeDFg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cinemablend_388\/f0551e622fe4b7ed1168ebd6a6598146\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: PBS<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">I\u2019ve Had Fun Guessing The Voices<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Instead of looking up the cast, I concentrated on the voice and tried to figure out who was who. Some cast members are specific to certain historical figures (like Giamatti), while others are multiple, lesser-known figures from the era (like Hanks). As I said, sometimes it\u2019s easy, but other times, I\u2019ve really had to pay attention to the voices to discern who it is (and they are virtually all well-known actors).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I will throw a few names out there to keep in mind, all of whom appear at various times. It\u2019s renowned actors like Kenneth Branagh, Meryl Streep, Josh Brolin, Morgan Freeman, Michael Keaton and many, many more. Claire Danes has a lot to read, as does her husband, Hugh Dancy. I won\u2019t spoil anymore in case you\u2019ve not watched yet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The bonus of this game, I\u2019ve found, is that it keeps me really engaged with the docuseries and makes for a more rewarding experience. I love <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/32-documentaries-least-90-fresh-203414337.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:great documentaries;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">great documentaries<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/movies\/best-war-movies\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:great war films;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">great war films<\/a>, and history, especially American history. Like all of Ken Burns\u2019 work, I\u2019m learning a ton from <em>The American Revolution<\/em>, and those firsthand accounts, read by the award-winning actors, really bring it all to life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: PBS Ken Burns has once again produced a definitive documentary on an important moment in United States history with his latest (very) long-form docuseries. 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