Story of Us with Morgan Freeman

2017 • National Geographic Channel
4.5
71 reviews
TV-14
Rating
Eligible
Watch in a web browser or on supported devices Learn More

Season 1 episodes (7)

1 The March of Freedom
10/11/17
Morgan Freeman travels around the world in search of a greater understanding of the concept of freedom. From solitary confinement and forced labor camps to social taboos and laws that hinder speech and expression, freedom seems to be a constant struggle. As individuals and as entire nations, we are confronted with the question: Will we all ever be truly free?
2 The Fight for Peace
10/18/17
Morgan Freeman travels the world to study the cycles of war and peace. From the ritualized combat of the sacred Tinku festival in Bolivia to Rwanda’s post-genocide reconciliation program, this episode deals with humanity’s enormous capacity for violence and the endless pursuit of harmony. Conflict can drive innovation, but is war necessary?
3 The Power of Love
10/25/17
Can love change the world? Morgan Freeman is on a global quest to understand how this primal force binds us together as a species. From orphanages to battlefields, from arranged marriages to life on the streets, Freeman sees how love can be found in unexpected places — and how this force inspires us all.
4 Us and Them
11/8/17
Can we bridge the divide between “us” and “them”? At a time when the whole world seems to be polarizing into irreconcilable camps, Morgan Freeman sets out on a journey in search of the forces that push us apart, from intolerance of differences to fear of outsiders, and the possibilities of coming together.
5 The Power of Us
11/15/17
Can we find a way to distribute power so that everyone has their say? A former U.S. president explains the challenges of making decisions that affect hundreds of millions of lives, and Morgan Freeman learns about an African woman who has created a society without men. He explores how the rise of the internet may fundamentally change how democracy works.
6 The Rebel Spirit
11/22/17
Morgan Freeman’s quest to understand what makes a rebellion successful brings him face-to-face with exiles, whistleblowers, hackers and movement leaders. From Berlin to Bolivia to the United States, he’ll see the courage, dedication, hard work and hope that it takes to try to change the world.
101 Trailer
9/25/17
Join Morgan Freeman's next great journey around the globe exploring the traits that unite us all.

About this show

Morgan Freeman takes viewers on a global journey to meet with people from different cultures whose lives are shaped in surprising ways, exploring themes that unite us all. At a time when global events seem to be driving cultures apart, the series aims to reveal the common humanity that lies inside each one of us. Each hour-long episode explores a single fundamental force or topic: freedom, peace, love, social division, power, and rebellion.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
71 reviews
astroid 5698
October 15, 2017
Good show but seems repetitive so i guess i wont watch the next episodes
9 people found this review helpful
Did you find this helpful?
T-BONE SMITH
October 14, 2017
I think it's great what Morgan Freeman does!! He is a great man I like his reporting T~Bone Smith
13 people found this review helpful
Did you find this helpful?

Rate this show

Tell us what you think.