What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedA People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present
Howard Zinn · Book
If you loved A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present, start with Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States (Oliver Stone, 2012) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 1 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present across media.
If A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present captivated you, you will appreciate these works that challenge official narratives.
Films on the same thread
American History X
Tony Kaye · Film · 1998
Explores: Redemption, Racism, Hate Groups.
Like the critical examination of systemic inequality in A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present, this film exposes the brutal realities of racial hatred and internal transformation.
Schindler's List
Steven Spielberg · Film · 1993
Explores: Survival, Moral Courage, Dehumanization.
This film echoes the focus on human dignity found in A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present by highlighting individual moral courage against a backdrop of systemic dehumanization.
BlacKkKlansman
Spike Lee · Film · 2018
Explores: Racial Injustice, Undercover Operation, Identity.
This narrative mirrors the grassroots perspective of A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present by confronting the deep-seated racial injustice embedded within the American power structure.
Malcolm X
Spike Lee · Film · 1992
Explores: Racial Identity, Black Nationalism, Social Justice.
Just as A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present centers marginalized voices, this biography chronicles the pivotal influence of a leader fighting for fundamental social justice.
Series on the same thread
Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States
Oliver Stone · Series · 2012
Shares a thread with A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present: Revisionist History.
This series shares the revisionist history approach of A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present, specifically challenging the standard myths surrounding American exceptionalism and foreign policy.
Podcasts on the same thread
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
Much like A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present, this podcast series reframes national identity by documenting how the legacy of slavery shaped every American institution.
Revisionist History
Pushkin Industries · Podcast · 2026
Explores: historical revisionism, cognitive bias, unconventional perspectives.
This podcast aligns with the spirit of A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present by applying a critical lens to misunderstood events and questioning established historical narratives.
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Common questions
How long is the unabridged audiobook version of A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present?
The unabridged audiobook version of A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present has a total runtime of 34 hours and 8 minutes.
Who is the narrator for the audiobook version of A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present?
The audiobook edition of A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present is read by Jeff Zinn.
Whose perspectives are highlighted in A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present?
A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present provides an account of American history told from the point of view of women, African Americans, and other groups who are often marginalized in traditional historical narratives.
Is the audiobook version of A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present an abridged recording?
No, the audiobook version of A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present is an unabridged recording that covers the full scope of the text over the course of 34 hours and 8 minutes.