American Experience Season 25 Episode 1 - The Abolitionists: From Courage to Freedom

Airdate: 2013-Jan-08

Episode summary:

Orson Welles’ infamous radio dramatization of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds set off one of the biggest mass hysteria events in U.S. history 75 years ago. The film examines the elements that made America ripe for the hoax.

About American Experience series:

Since 1988, PBS has broadcast a series that focuses on the history of the United States and what has made it unique. Called American Experience (or...Show more >