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About The Civil War
A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
- Starring
- David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards, Morgan Freeman
- Network
- PBS
- Episodes
- About 76 minutes each
The Civil War FAQ
Where can I watch The Civil War?
In the United States, The Civil War is streaming on Hoopla, Thirteen, WETA+ and KQED. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play.
Is The Civil War over?
Yes — The Civil War ended in 1990 after 1 season.
How many seasons of The Civil War are there?
The Civil War has 1 season and 9 episodes, each about 76 minutes.
What is The Civil War about?
A documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
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