The American Future: A History

The American Future: A History is a four-part documentary series produced by the BBC and written by Simon Schama, who leads viewers on a tour of contemporary life in America while discussing the origins of the United States and the development of the political climate. This series was created in 2008 and heavily deals with that year's historic presidential election, as Democratic candidate Barack Obama and Republican candidate John McCain campaigned to become the forty-fourth President of the United States of America. This series approaches the subject of contemporary America and the 2008 election from an outsider's perspective and directs its narrative at outsiders who may possess false preconceptions about U.S. life. Each installment focuses on a different aspect of the election and American culture, including the evolution of the American mindset, American's attitude toward war, how religious faith shapes American politics, and the current conflict over immigration laws. The American Future: A History With Simon Schama is a riveting examination of one of the world's superpowers at a time when great changes are underway. MORE