Exploring ‘The Great War’ on PBS


This month marks 100 years since the United States’ entry into World War I. A new three-part series on “American Experience” takes a closer look at the conflict known as “The Great War.”

Joining host Phil Ponce on Monday is Rob Rapley, one of the three filmmakers who wrote and directed “The Great War.” 

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