TV American Experience - Season 12 Episode 10 : John Brown's Holy War American Experience - Season 12 Episode 10 : John Brown's Holy War 6.6/10 by 43 users 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 the comments of historians. Interviewed: Russell Banks, Bruce Olds, Margaret Washington, Dennis Frye, Edward Renehan, James Horton, James Stewart, Paul Finkelman and Charles Joyner. Details Casts Posters Images Title American Experience - Season 12 Episode 10 : John Brown's Holy War Alternative Titles The American Experience First Air Date 1988-10-04 Last Air Date 2026-01-06 Number of Episodes 400 Number of Seasons 38 Genres Documentary, Networks PBS, Casts Plot Keywords , Episodes List American Experience Season 12 :Episode 1 New York (1): The Country and the City New York (1): The Country and the City 1999-11-14 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 12 :Episode 2 New York (2): Order and Disorder New York (2): Order and Disorder 1999-11-15 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 12 :Episode 3 New York (3): Sunshine and Shadow New York (3): Sunshine and Shadow 1999-11-16 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 12 :Episode 4 New York (4): The Power and the People New York (4): The Power and the People 1999-11-17 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 12 :Episode 5 New York (5): Cosmopolis New York (5): Cosmopolis 1999-11-18 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 12 :Episode 6 Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt 2000-01-10 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 12 :Episode 7 Houdini Houdini 2000-01-24 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 12 :Episode 8 Nixon's China Game Nixon's China Game 2000-01-31 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 12 :Episode 9 The Duel The Duel 2000-02-14 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 12 :Episode 10 John Brown's Holy War John Brown's Holy War 2000-02-28 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 12 :Episode 11 George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (1) George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (1) 2000-04-23 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 12 :Episode 12 George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (2) George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire (2) 2000-04-24 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 12 :Episode 13 Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory 2000-05-01 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 12 :Episode 14 Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life 2000-05-08 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today. American Experience Season 12 :Episode 15 The Wizard of Photography The Wizard of Photography 2000-05-23 TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.