What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedA Resistance History of the United States
Tad Stoermer · Book · 2026
If you loved A Resistance History of the United States, start with The American Revolution (Ken Burns, 2025) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to A Resistance History of the United States across media.
If you enjoyed the way A Resistance History of the United States challenges mainstream narratives, you will appreciate these stories of defiance.
Films on the same thread
Free State of Jones
Gary Ross · Film · 2016
Explores: Racial equality, Deserter's story, Guerrilla warfare.
Like A Resistance History of the United States, this film explores grassroots rebellion against systemic oppression, specifically focusing on the moral courage required to reject an unjust status quo.
A Hidden Life
Terrence Malick · Film · 2019
Explores: conscientious objection, moral courage, faith under pressure.
This film mirrors the focus on principled civil disobedience found in A Resistance History of the United States by highlighting one individual's quiet, unwavering stand against overwhelming state tyranny.
Sarah's Oil
Cyrus Nowrasteh · Film · 2025
Explores: Systemic racism, Corporate greed, Resilience.
Much like the grassroots movements detailed in A Resistance History of the United States, this story emphasizes individual resilience and resistance when faced with the weight of systemic corporate greed.
Judas and the Black Messiah
Shaka King · Film · 2021
Explores: FBI infiltration, Black Power movement, betrayal.
This film examines the complex intersection of political activism and state infiltration, echoing the critical look at power structures and resistance dynamics featured in A Resistance History of the United States.
Series on the same thread
Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States
Oliver Stone · Series · 2012
Shares a thread with A Resistance History of the United States: Revisionist History.
Fans of the revisionist lens in A Resistance History of the United States will find this documentary series indispensable for its similar commitment to uncovering under-reported and hidden American histories.
The American Revolution
Ken Burns · Series · 2025
Explores: American History, Revolutionary War, Colonial America.
This series provides a deeper look at the foundational conflicts of the nation, complementing the re-examination of American origins and civil unrest presented in A Resistance History of the United States.
The U.S. and the Holocaust
Ken Burns · Series · 2022
Explores: World War II, Antisemitism, Nazism.
This documentary aligns with the analytical rigor of A Resistance History of the United States by investigating the historical context of systemic failure and the limitations of institutional responses to injustice.
The Plot Against America
Ed Burns · Series · 2020
Explores: Fascism in America, Xenophobia, Political Intrigue.
This narrative explores the fragility of democratic institutions, serving as a fictional counterpart to the historical warnings about systemic oppression and political instability found in A Resistance History of the United States.
Podcasts on the same thread
Revolutions
Mike Duncan · Podcast · 2025
Explores: societal collapse, power dynamics, cyclical history.
This podcast mirrors the analytical approach of A Resistance History of the United States by deconstructing the cyclical patterns of power and the inevitability of change through mass social movements.
Revisionist History
Pushkin Industries · Podcast · 2026
Explores: historical revisionism, cognitive bias, unconventional perspectives.
This series shares the revisionist spirit of A Resistance History of the United States, encouraging you to reconsider established historical narratives through a lens of skepticism and critical cultural analysis.
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Common questions
What historical events are covered in A Resistance History of the United States?
A Resistance History of the United States examines several key movements throughout American history. The book specifically explores the Salem Witch Trials and the Underground Railroad, among other instances of resistance, to provide a new perspective on how these events have shaped the nation.
Is A Resistance History of the United States a historical account of the American Revolution?
While A Resistance History of the United States addresses the Revolution, it argues that the event did not automatically secure liberty. Instead, the author contends that the Revolution created a dynamic environment where the country could move toward either liberty or oppression based on subsequent resistance.
Who is the author of A Resistance History of the United States?
A Resistance History of the United States was written by Tad Stoermer. The book, published in 2026, aims to provide readers with a bold new understanding of how various resistance movements have influenced the past and how those principles remain relevant for the future of the United States.
What is the primary focus of A Resistance History of the United States?
The primary focus of A Resistance History of the United States is to re-examine American history through the lens of resistance movements. It challenges traditional narratives by demonstrating that resistance, rather than just foundational documents, has been a central force in shaping the development of the United States.