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.
Self
The series spans 1 season with 9 episodes in total (avg. 9 per season).
Each episode runs approximately 80 minutes.
Originally aired on PBS.
Executive produced by Ken Burns.
2024
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2014
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2016
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2007
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1989
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1965
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1958
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1957
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1963
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The West
Ended
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TV-PG
English
United States of America
9/15/1996
9/23/1996
