The six-part epic event begins tonight. Don't miss The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. | PBS

"The American Revolution," the latest work from filmmaker Ken Burns, continues airing this week on PBS. The six-part, 12-hour history of the war of independence from Britain, and the beginnings of the American experiment in democracy, comes at a moment of deep divisions. Jeffrey Brown has our look for our Art in Action series, which explores the intersection of art and democracy as part of our CANVAS coverage. | PBS NewsHour

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns reveals how his own history has been shaped by the loss of his mother Lyla when Ken was 11 years old. Go to CNN.com/allthereis to join the All There Is community, where you can share your story and watch the full conversation. | CNN