Untold Voices of the American Revolution

SCETV’s new documentary “Our Story, Too” explores the American Revolution through the perspectives of women, Native Americans, and African Americans, shedding light on untold stories. As The Narrative Matters slowly close out a great month of Women’s History Month, I wanted to leave you with this exciting documentary “Our Story, Too,” about the untold voices that mattered.

How to watch:

South Carolina ETV (SCETV) has premiered “Our Story, Too: Women, Native Americans and African Americans”, a historical documentary that reexamines the American Revolutionary War through perspectives often left out of traditional textbooks.

  • It premiered March 19, 2026 on SCETV
  • Additional broadcasts and streaming are available through SCETV and PBS platforms

What makes it different

Most Revolutionary War storytelling focuses on famous figures like George Washington. This documentary flips that approach by highlighting:

  • Women managing households, spying, and supporting military efforts
  • Native American tribes navigating alliances (some siding with the British, others with Patriots)
  • African Americans seeking freedom—sometimes by joining British forces, other times supporting Patriot causes

It’s designed to show that the fight for independence looked very different depending on your background.

Key figures and stories featured

The documentary includes real historical figures whose stories are often overlooked, such as:

  • Phillis Wheatley – a prominent poet whose work shaped early American thought
  • Emily Geiger – known for delivering a critical message that helped Patriot forces
  • King Hagler – an influential Native American leader
  • John Kizell – an enslaved man who fought for the British to gain freedom

These stories highlight the complex motivations and consequences of the war.

How it’s presented

The film blends:

  • Expert interviews with historians
  • On-location filming at historic South Carolina sites
  • Dramatic reenactments and archival materials

This gives it both an educational and cinematic feel—making it accessible for general audiences and classrooms alike.

Why this release matters now

The documentary is part of a larger effort tied to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, aiming to:

  • Broaden public understanding of U.S. history
  • Highlight untold or underrepresented stories
  • Encourage discussion about how different groups experienced the nation’s founding

If you missed the premiere click here to stream it at anytime. And as always, thanks for supporting us here at The Narrative Matters.

More sources: https://www.scetv.org/stories/2026/scetv-premieres-our-story-too-women-native-americans-and-african-americans-documentary

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Senior Editor, Digital Manager, Blogger, has been nominated for awards several times as Publisher and Author over the years. Has been with company for almost three years and is a current native St. Louisan.

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