The West

The West, sometimes marketed as Ken Burns Presents: The West, is a documentary film about the American Old West. It was directed by Stephen Ives and the executive producer was Ken Burns. The film originally aired on PBS in September 1996.

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

The West

First Air Date

September 15, 1996

Last Air Date

September 23, 1996

Seasons

1

Episodes

9

Language

English

Production Companies

Insignia Films

Networks

PBS

One Sky Above Us (1887-1914)
S01E09

One Sky Above Us (1887-1914)

Los Angeles steals its water supply, millions of Mexicans migrate north, and Hollywood begins to shape the West and the nation's image of it.

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