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American Experience  Brown Dominates His Trial

After Harper's Ferry, Brown goes on trial where he dominates the proceedings and the press Details

 

Program: American Experience

Episode: Brown Dominates His Trial

After surviving his failed siege of the armory at Harper's Ferry, John Brown goes on trial where he dominates the proceedings and the press. "You have the Northern establishment, every newspaper, saying this guy's a hero."

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Duration: (2:50)
Premiere Date: 01/08/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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