American Experience

Riveted: The History Of Jeans

Season 34, Episode 1 of 3

Discover the fascinating story of this iconic American garment. From their roots in slavery to the Wild West, hippies, high fashion and hip-hop, jeans are the fabric on which the history of American ideology and politics are writ large.

Previously Aired

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Time
Channel
2/8/2022
9 p.m.
2/10/2022
2 p.m.
1/10/2023
9 p.m.
1/11/2023
2 a.m.
1/12/2023
2 p.m.
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