The American Future: A History(2008)

The American Future: A History is a four-part documentary series presented by historian Simon Schama, broadcast on BBC Two in October 2008 during the US presidential election campaign. Schama travels across America to examine pivotal moments in the nation's past and their bearing on contemporary politics. The series explores the competing visions of Democratic candidate Barack Obama and Republican John McCain through a historical lens, tracing how America's conflicts and choices have shaped its present moment. Schama offers his perspective on the candidates' platforms while contextualizing them within the broader arc of American history, creating an epic journey through the forces that defined the modern nation.