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Here are a few important points about the BBC Two series. Originally premiering October 10th, 2008, "The American Future: A History" stars Simon Schama. The show spans 1 season(s) and currently holds a 80/100 rating on TMDb, which is derived from reviews from 1 verified users.
Wondering what the series is about? Here’s the plot: "The American Future: A History is a four-part documentary series written and presented by Simon Schama which aired on BBC Two in the UK during October 2008, in the run up to the 2008 US presidential election. The first episode was broadcast on BBC Two at 9:00pm on 10 October 2008, and it was shown over four consecutive Fridays. The series saw Schama travelling through the United States as he investigated the conflicts from its past in order to understand the country's contemporary political situation. Schama presents and discusses both presidential candidates, Democratic Barack Obama and Republican John McCain from a historical point of view, emphasizing strongly the former. The documentary takes viewer to an epic journey through the history of the modern United States, but it also why Schama personally believed Barack Obama would be the ideal choice as the next president of the United States."
