Where to Watch The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009)

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What it's about

Simultaneously a biography of both historical and contemporary characters and a uniquely American idea, this 12-hour, six-part documentary, directed by Ken Burns and co-produced with writer Dayton Duncan, traces the evolution of national parks beginning in the mid-1800s and follows it over the next 150 years. It's narrated by actor Peter Coyote and features first-person historical accounts, read by actors including Tom Hanks, Andy Garcia, Eli Wallach, Sam Waterston, John Lithgow and Adam Arkin, of people who helped create the parks and save them from destruction.

Cast and crew

Starring

Peter Coyote, Dayton Duncan, Shelton Johnson

Details

Released

2009-09-27

Language

English

Country

United States

Awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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Where to watch The National Parks: America's Best Idea?

You can watch the TV series The National Parks: America's Best Idea on WETA+, Thirteen, and PBS Documentaries in the United States. It is also free on KQED. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.

Where can I watch The National Parks: America's Best Idea?

You can watch the TV series The National Parks: America's Best Idea on WETA+, Thirteen, and PBS Documentaries in the United States. It is also free on KQED. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.

Where can I stream the TV series The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009)?

The National Parks: America's Best Idea is streaming on WETA+, Thirteen, and PBS Documentaries in the United States.

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Yes. The National Parks: America's Best Idea is available free on KQED in the United States.

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