n this thought-provoking History Channel series, 10 venerated filmmakers offer their take on 10 landmark days that unexpectedly altered the course of American history. Going beyond the predictable, the programs focus on lesser-known events such as Shays' Rebellion in 1787, the 1848 Gold Rush, the 1862 Battle of Antietam, the 1892 Homestead Strike, Albert Einstein's 1939 letter to President Franklin Roosevelt and the Freedom Summer of 1964.

Compelling stories about 10 pivotal daysiin American history

Offering a fresh perspective on the American experience, 10 acclaimed documentary filmmakers present 10 pivotal moments in United States history and the often unexpected changes they triggered.

These critical but unsung pieces of history include a local rebellion that inspired a national constitution, bullets fired in Buffalo, New York, and even a crooner from Memphis who couldn't stand still. These are just a few of the fascinating subjects explored in this series of 10 riveting one-hour documentaries. Together, these films represent compelling stories about less well known events that serve as a lens with which to view the range of the American experience.

From the first massacre of Native Americans to the single bloodiest day in American history, from a courtroom battle of science vs. religion that still rages today to the racial murders that led to the Voting Rights Act, these are the events that tested America's soul and forged her destiny.