Series 1776: American Independence (2025)

Story

This documentary series marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by revisiting the American War for Independence. The journey begins by crossing the Atlantic and then plunges into the American West, bringing together the stories, heroes, and villains of the conflict.

Rather than treating the war as a distant list of dates, the series puts the emphasis on the people and stories connected with the struggle for independence. It offers a human-scale way into a defining chapter of American history.

Overview

1776: American Independence is a 2025 documentary series from the United States, directed by Daniel Sharp. It was created for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and its travels from the Atlantic to the American West give it a wide geographical scope.

The series suits viewers who are interested in American history, the era of the War for Independence, and story-driven accounts of the people who shaped it.

Cast and Characters

No acting cast is listed for this documentary. Its central figures are the historical people associated with the War for Independence, presented through the contrasting roles of heroes and villains rather than through fictional performances.

Daniel Sharp is credited as director of the project.