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Yes PBS SoCal is my local stationChange Menu * Watch * About * About The Filmmakers * Film Credits * About Twain * Timeline * Selected Writings * Reading List * Classroom * Shop * Watch * About * About The Filmmakers * Film Credits * About Twain * Timeline * Selected Writings * Reading List * Classroom * Shop Ken Burns An illuminating portrait of the man who is also one of the greatest writers in American history. Now streaming. MARK TWAIN | FULL DOCUMENTARY NOW STREAMING Episode One In his time, Mark Twain was considered the funniest man on earth. Yet he was also an unflinching critic of human nature, using his humor to attack hypocrisy, greed and racism. In this series, Ken Burns has created an illuminating portrait of the man who is also one of the greatest writers in American history. Full Length 110m 45s Add To Your Watchlist Full Length Episode One 110m 45s In his time, Mark Twain was considered the funniest man on earth. Yet he was also an unflinching critic of human nature, u... Full Length Episode Two 102m 25s The conclusion of the story of America's best-loved and best-known author, Mark Twain. Clip Mark Twain Goes Abroad 26s Twain traveled abroad with the idea that America is the center of the universe, not Europe. Clip The Anguish Underneath the Man 51s Under the boasting of Mark Twain was a great suffering. Clip Huckleberry Finn 1m 21s Huckleberry Finn is one of Mark Twain's most beloved characters, and the book Mark Twain's masterpiece. It was told from t... Clip Hannibal, MO 38s The idea of Place formed Mark Twain. Hannibal, MO is seen as an Eden, the eternal summer. Clip Innocents Abroad 1m 4s Innocents Abroad was a subscription book. It made Mark Twain the best-selling author in the world. Clip Samuel Clemens 53s On Feb, 3, 1863 Sam Clemens signed himself Mark Twain. It is the point where safe water becomes dangerous water. Clip Dark, Depressive Streak 57s Mark Twain's humor is always colored by the knowledge that horrible things can happen in life. The element gave depth to h... Clip Aren't we Funny Animals? 59s Hal Holbrook discusses how Twain's writing makes him feel, and the empathy of Twain's writing. Clip American Speech 24s Twain made American speech something to be admired. He used the way we talk and turned it into literature. Clip Hartford House 47s Twain wanted to be rustic and a rebel, but he also wanted to be wealthy and successful. His Hartford House was incredibly ... Clip Triumph Through Tragedy 37s Twain was a passionate man and when he might want to give up he rallies through his personal tragedies and continues to go... Clip Inclusion 33s Arthur Miller talks about how Twain always included himself in all his human ridicule. Clip The Mississippi River 18s The Mississippi River was a sacred place for Twain. He said every character he came up with he met on the Mississippi. Clip Problem of Race 27s Twain knew if America was going to be a great nation, the problem of race had to be talked about and brought to light. Clip Sage 43s Twain was the sage of the country, everyone wanted a quote from him. Clip The Master of the Pause 1m 11s Twain was a genius of the stage, where he use silence to his advantage. The pauses were the preludes to the cascade of humor. * Prev * 1 * 2 * 3 * 4 * 5 * Next ABOUT THE FILM In his time, Mark Twain was considered the funniest man on earth. Yet he was also an unflinching critic of human nature, using his humor to attack hypocrisy, greed and racism. In this series, Ken Burns has created an illuminating portrait of the man who is also one of the greatest writers in American history. Mark Twain tells the story of the writer’s extraordinary life – full of rollicking adventure, stupendous success and crushing defeat, hilarious comedy and almost unbearable tragedy. By the end, the film helps us to see how Twain could claim with some justification, “I am not an American, I am the American.” OWN THE FILM Your purchase supports PBS and helps make our programming possible. * Available On: * ShopPBS_rgb DVD or Blu-Ray * Apple iTunes * Amazon Video EXPLORE MORE About Twain Explore Mark Twain's life with a timeline, reading list and selected writings. Explore Timeline Follow a timeline of key events in Mark Twain's life. Explore Available on UNUM Ken Burns on Mark Twain Ken Burns discusses the tragicomic figure that was Mark Twain. Explore on UNUM EXPLORE RELATED FILMS Hemingway [2021] Ken Burns and Lynn Novick explore the life and work of the legendary writer and his enduring influence on literature and culture. Jazz [2001] America's greatest original art form is celebrated in this portrait of the roots for improvisational music. Thomas Hart Benton [1988] The bittersweet story of a great American artist who became emblematic of the price all artists must pay. Frank Lloyd Wright [1998] The man whose buildings and ideas changed the way we live, work and see the world around us. The Shakers [1984] Though they were celibate, the "Shakers" constitute the most enduring religious experiment in American history. See All Films Poster Sign up to get updates about the film and future projects from Ken Burns and Florentine Films. Connect with Us * * * Mark Twain is a co-production of Florentine Films and WETA. Funding provided by General Motors, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Connecticut Office of Tourism, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundation, and the Park Foundation. About PBS Donate PBS Foundation TV Schedules Careers Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Shop © 2024 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). All Rights Reserved. PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.