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Podcast: Film Festival Radio
Episode: Doris Kearns Goodwin Executive Producer - 'Kevin Costner's The West' (The History Channel)
Description: Kevin Costner's The West is an eight-part docuseries premiering on May 26, 2025 (9pm ET/PT), on The History Channel. Executive-produced by Kevin Costner and Doris Kearns Goodwin, the series offers a fresh perspective on the epic history of the American West, exploring the struggles for land, power, and identity that shaped the nation.
The show dives into legendary figures and pivotal battles, from Lewis and Clark’s expedition to the fierce resistance of Native American tribes like the Lakota, Comanche, and Blackfeet3. It also highlights outlaws, lawmen, abolitionists, cowboys, and ranchers, revealing the untold truths behind their stories. Un...