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American Experience; Sins of Our Mothers

12/11/1988

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Series

American Experience

Program

Sins of Our Mothers

Program Number

116

Series Description

Premiered October 1988 As television's longest-running, most-watched history series, American Experience brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped form this nation. Now in its eighteenth season, the series has produced over 180 programs and garnered every major broadcast award. Series release date: 10/1988

Program Description

A tale of sin and retribution, this program tells the story of a young girl named Emmeline who was sent to work in the mills of Massachusetts. There she bore an illegitimate son, gave him up for adoption, and returned to her home town in Maine. When her story was revealed, Emmeline found herself banned forever by her church, her community, and her family.

Duration

00:60:00

Asset Type

Broadcast program

Media Type

Video

Genres

Documentary

Topics

History

Citation

Chicago: “American Experience; Sins of Our Mothers,” 12/11/1988, GBH Archives, accessed October 13, 2024, http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_9A234D18FB82434190DD09807F981C25.

MLA: “American Experience; Sins of Our Mothers.” 12/11/1988. GBH Archives. Web. October 13, 2024. <http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_9A234D18FB82434190DD09807F981C25>.

APA: American Experience; Sins of Our Mothers. Boston, MA: GBH Archives. Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_9A234D18FB82434190DD09807F981C25