American Experiment

The Young Vote follows a diverse group of students and activists during the 2020 election to understand young people's perceptions of voting and civic engagement.

Filmed across eleven states, Courtmaker explores the life of the greatest judge in American history, John Marshall, who as the fourth Chief Justice, built the Supreme Court into the third pillar of American government. Through in-depth interviews with scholars, judges and Supreme Court justices, the film sheds light on our democracy's foundational legal philosophies.

At a critical juncture in our nation’s history, Public Defender , an award-winning documentary film, examines the fault lines of American democracy through the lens of Heather Shaner, a seasoned and fiercely compassionate public defender in Washington, DC.

Triumphs and tragedies of Thomas Paine’s life unfold in To Begin the World Over Again , a one-man play filmed live in Hollywood. Paine, provocative writer and flawed politician, ignited revolutions yet died ignored. His radical ideas on democracy, equality, and morality still challenge us: “We have it in our power to begin the world over again.”

Inventing America brings our Founding Fathers back to life in a TV talk show before a live audience. In Episode 3, Liberty for All ,...

Inventing America: Making a Government brings our Founding Fathers back to life in a TV talk show filmed before a live audience. Episode...

Inventing America: Making a Nation brings our Founding Fathers back to life in a TV talk show filmed before a live audience. Episode 1...

Developed by Nebraska Public Media, Civics Scribble is a line-drawing puzzle game that challenges players to flex their U.S. civics knowledge. Navigate 96 unique levels in a fun, retro-meets-modern game experience.