America Who Are You? A History of the American Mindset(2026)

America Who Are You? A History of the American Mindset is a two-part documentary that traces the historical roots and myths shaping American identity. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the series examines how past conflicts and cultural narratives have created the conditions for contemporary politics. By drawing connections between frontier mythology and modern populism, and between historical traditions and current political movements, the documentary argues that recent American policy represents a departure from the nation's founding principles. The series explores how European perceptions of America have shifted, and investigates whether today's political landscape is an inevitable outcome of American history or a break from it. Through historical analysis and cultural comparison, America Who Are You? unpacks the ideological forces that have shaped the American mindset across centuries.