PBS Distribution held a screening event on Wednesday, February 26, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm at the Curzon Soho as part of the London TV Screenings 2025. The event attracted approximately 50 buyers from prominent companies, including NHK, BBC, ZDF, and SKY UK, among others. The showcase featured an exclusive preview of The American Revolution: A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, one of the highlights of PBS’s upcoming content slate.
In the screening, PBS presented a diverse range of documentaries and series aimed at both domestic and international audiences. Among the titles showcased were What Are UFOs?, an exploration of unidentified aerial phenomena; Revolutionary War Weapons, a detailed look at the arms and tactics of the American Revolutionary War; and World’s Greatest: Myths and Mysteries, which delves into historical enigmas.
Other notable titles included Hiding in Plain Sight, a documentary addressing social issues; Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief, which examines the legacy of art theft during World War II; and Women of World War II: The Untold Stories, a series highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of women during the war.
The event underscored PBS’s ongoing efforts to expand its global reach and collaborate with international broadcasters. The exclusive preview of The American Revolution, a highly anticipated project from acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns and his collaborators, was a key focus of the screening. The film is expected to offer a comprehensive look at the events and figures that shaped the American Revolutionary War.
