Basin PBS hosts a preview screening of Ken Burns’ six part series The American Revolution on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 6 to 8 pm in Rea Hall at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center.
The program features highlights from the full series and a discussion moderated by Dr. Derek Catsam from The University of Texas Permian Basin. Admission is free, tickets are required due to limited seating, and complimentary food and refreshments will be provided. Enjoy sips and nibbles, trivia questions, and an engaging conversation. As America approaches its 250th birthday, join fellow history enthusiasts to explore why our founding era still matters today. The American Revolution is a six part, 12 hour documentary series co-directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, premiering nationally in November.
Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
