American Experience S12E10 — John Brown's Holy War

8.2

American Experience•Season 12•Episode 10

John Brown's Holy War

8.2/10 · 57 votesFeb 28, 200055 min

Ranked #5 of 15 in Season 12•+0.7 vs season avg

Discussion

John Brown could be seen as a hero or a madman (perhaps both), but either way, there's no doubt he played a role in igniting the Civil War. Actor Joe Morton narrates a chronicle of Brown's life (1800-59), which features archival stills, atmospheric re-creations and

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Season 12 Episodes15

E1 8.3

New York (1): The Country and the City

E2 8.2

New York (2): Order and Disorder

E3 8.2

New York (3): Sunshine and Shadow

E4 8.2

New York (4): The Power and the People

E5 7.9

New York (5): Cosmopolis

Eleanor Roosevelt

Houdini

Nixon's China Game

The Duel

John Brown's Holy War

E11 6.6

George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (1)

E12 6.6

George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (2)

E13 7.1

Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory

E14 7.3

Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life

E15 6.8

The Wizard of Photography

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Episode Summary

"John Brown's Holy War" is episode 10 of American Experience season 12. It scored 8.2/10 from 57 votes, ranking #5 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on February 28, 2000.

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