Storyline

The voyage of the Mayflower in 1620 has come to define the founding moment of America, celebrated each year at Thanksgiving. A lavish new drama documentary by Ric Burns, based on governor William Bradford's extraordinary eye-witness account, the Mayflower Pilgrims reveals the grim truth behind their voyage across the Atlantic. The Pilgrims story has come to define the founding moment of America and all it stands for. Celebrated each year at Thanksgiving, it is remembered as a pious crusade aimed at founding a Puritan paradise. However their journey from a harsh, often violent part of England to a colony assured of survival less than ten years later is also one of wealth, cruelty, and entrepreneurial genius.

Key Information

Director Ric Burns
Writers Ric Burns
Studio CTVC
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Rebecca Gethings

Rebecca Gethings

Narrator - (Voice)

Roger Rees

Roger Rees

William Bradford (Adult)

Jos Brown

William Bradford (Adolescent)

Josh Webb

William Bradford (Child)

James Thorne

John Robinson

Matthew Jure

William Brewster

Howard Lee

Howard Lee

Richard Clyfton

Frequently Asked Questions

The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth was released on November 27, 2016.

The runtime of The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth is 1h 0m.

The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth is a Drama, Documentary movie.

The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth was directed by Ric Burns.

The main cast of The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth includes Rebecca Gethings, Roger Rees, Jos Brown.

The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind The Myth is originally in English.