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Constitution USA with Peter Sagal

Series Overview

CONSTITUTION USA, From New York to San Francisco, from Missoula, Montana to Tyler, Texas, Host Peter Sagal visits people across America introducing viewers to some of today’s major constitutional debates : free speech in the digital age, same-sex marriage, voting rights, separation of church and state, presidential power in the post-9/11 world, to name just a few, and the fascinating stories of the people they affect every day. And for each contemporary story, Sagal dives into the history behind it and talks to prominent legal scholars, historians and public figures, finding out what the Constitution says, the dramatic historical events and crises that defined the Constitution, and why all this matters.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
PBS
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

Air Date Window

2013 – 2013

Premiered: Tue, May 7, 2013

Created By
Peter SagalPeter Sagal

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, May 28, 2013

Season 1, Episode 4: “Built To Last?”

In this last episode, Peter travels to Iceland where a few years after the country’s economic collapse, leaders decided to create a new constitution, turning to the U.S. Constitution for inspiration. This prompts Peter to consider why our own founding document has been able to last for more than 225 years. He looks at the systems that have kept the Constitution healthy--amendments, judicial interpretation, checks and balances —and also at the political forces that threaten to undermine the framers’ vision: excessive partisanship leading to gridlock, money in politics, and gerrymandering.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stephen Ives

Screenplay & Story

Jaime Bernanke

Producers

Catherine Allan

Department Leadership Roster

Catherine Allan

Producer

Jaime Bernanke

Writer

Stephen Ives

Stephen Ives

Director

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What is Constitution USA with Peter Sagal about?

CONSTITUTION USA, From New York to San Francisco, from Missoula, Montana to Tyler, Texas, Host Peter Sagal visits people across America introducing viewers to some of today’s major constitutional debates : free speech in the digital age, same-sex marriage, voting rights, separation of church and state, presidential power in the post-9/11 world, to name just a few, and the fascinating stories of the people they affect every day. And for each contemporary story, Sagal dives into the history behind it and talks to prominent legal scholars, historians and public figures, finding out what the Constitution says, the dramatic historical events and crises that defined the Constitution, and why all this matters.

How many seasons does Constitution USA with Peter Sagal have?

Constitution USA with Peter Sagal comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Constitution USA with Peter Sagal?

Key cast members in Constitution USA with Peter Sagal include Peter Sagal.

Who created or directed Constitution USA with Peter Sagal?

Constitution USA with Peter Sagal was developed and directed by Stephen Ives.