Mr. Pilates

There is no such thing as “Mr. Yoga,” but there was a “Mr. Pilates.” (2m 38s)

Alice Paul: The Suffragist

How could President Wilson call for democracy abroad while suppressing it at home? (1m 46s)

Anti-German Hysteria

Creating music to reflect the mood and feelings of the film, without editorializing it. (2m 30s)

Eddie Rickenbacker: The Ace

How a race-car driver came to be one of the most famous fighters of the Great War. (1m 40s)

George Creel: The Salesman

George Creel — the man tasked with selling the Great War to the American people. (1m 37s)

The Great War: Chapter 1

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After more than two years, thousands of American soldiers boarded ships bound for France. (8m 28s)

The Great War, Part 1: Trailer

Explore America’s tortured, nearly three-year journey to war. (30s)

The Great War promo

The Great War promo (30s)

The Great War trailer

The Great War tells the rich and complex story of World War I. (2m 10s)

The Great War: Transformed

How WW1 to “make the world safe for democracy”—altered America’s place in the world. (30s)

The Great War: Why we made it

American Experience Executive Producer Mark Samels discusses the film and why we made it. (2m 24s)

The Lost Battalion

How an editor selects images, footage, and expert interviews to convey The Lost Battalion. (2m 15s)

Ralph John: The Soldier

Private Ralph John’s training for the Great War was two days’ practice with a rifle. (1m 38s)

Woodrow Wilson: The Decider

For Woodrow Wilson, the Great War was a chance for America to become a global citizen. (1m 12s)

The Great War: Culture Change

How WWI transformed America through those whose participation has largely been forgotten. (30s)