Grant(2020)
Overview
This documentary-series examines Grant's life story using his perspective and experiences to explore a turbulent time in history: the Civil War and Reconstruction.
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Miniseries
3 episodes • 2020Avg: 7.1
Miniseries
3 episodes • 2020Avg: 7.1
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unlikely Hero | May 25, 2020 | 7.0 |
| 2 | Lincoln's General | May 26, 2020 | 7.2 |
| 3 | Freedom's Champion | May 27, 2020 | 7.0 |
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