In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America
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In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America is a multi-part documentary series exploring American history, democracy, and identity through the story of one city. From its founding to the present day, Philadelphia offers a unique lens on the forces that shaped the nation. Featuring more than 200 scholars, journalists, artists, activists, and community voices, the series includes perspectives from Ursula Rucker, Allen Guelzo, David McCullough, Marcus Anthony Hunter, Lenape/Delaware educator Jeremy Johnson, Sophia Rosenfeld, and Andrea Mitchell. In Pursuit examines Philadelphia’s role during the Civil War, the promise of Reconstruction, the Great Migration, and the rise of industry driven by railroads and robber barons. The series continues into the twentieth century, tracing Urban Renewal, deindustrialization, and the ongoing struggles for civil rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and women’s rights in a city constantly redefining its future and its place in America.
Freedom (Before 1700) | In Pursuit | Episode 1
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"IN PURSUIT: Philadelphia and the Making of America" documentary trailer
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Land (1700 to 1763) | In Pursuit | Episode 2
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Philadelphia in the Gilded Age | E06 Wealth (1876-1918) | In Pursuit
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Common Ground (1790 to 1838) | In Pursuit | Episode 4
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Episode 1 Trailer | In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America
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In Penn's Shadow (1680-1720) - Philadelphia: The Great Experiment
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Franklin's Spark (1720-1765) - Philadelphia: The Great Experiment
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Episode 6 Trailer | In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America
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American Revolution | E03 Independence (1762-1790) | In Pursuit
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Episode 2 Trailer | In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America
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America (1838 to 1876) | In Pursuit | Episode 5
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Corrupt (1920-1940) - Philadelphia: The Great Experiment
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Urban Trinity: The Story of Catholic Philadelphia
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Breakthrough (1978-1994) - Philadelphia: The Great Experiment
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Episode 7 Trailer | In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America
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Episode 5 Trailer | In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America
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The Storm (1765-1790) - Philadelphia: The Great Experiment
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Cecil's People: The Freedom Fighters
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Episode 3 Trailer | In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America
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