The Boys of '36 Trailer
Preview: Season 28 Episode 7 | 1m 30s
The story of the triumph of the U.S. Men's rowing team at the 1936 Olympics. Premieres 8/2
In 1936, nine working-class young men from the University of Washington took the rowing world and America by storm when they captured the gold medal at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. Their unexpected victory gave hope to a nation struggling to emerge from the depths of the Great Depression. The Boys of '36 premieres August 2 at 9/8c on PBS American Experience.
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The Boys of '36 Trailer
Preview: Season 28 Episode 7 | 1m 30s
In 1936, nine working-class young men from the University of Washington took the rowing world and America by storm when they captured the gold medal at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. Their unexpected victory gave hope to a nation struggling to emerge from the depths of the Great Depression. The Boys of '36 premieres August 2 at 9/8c on PBS American Experience.
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The story of nine boys who rowed for gold at the 1936 Olympics. Premieres Aug. 2 on PBS. (9m 14s)
The Boys of '36: The National Championships
Washington’s exercised patience at the National Championships. Premieres 8/2 on PBS. (1m 35s)
The Boys of '36: The Olympic Trials
The 1936 Olympic trials were held in Princeton, NJ. Premieres Aug. 2 at 9/8c on PBS. (1m 15s)
The Boys of '36: The Opening Ceremony
On August 1, 1936 Adolf Hitler opened the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. Premieres Aug. 2. (1m 3s)
The Boys of '36: The SS Manhattan
In July 1936 more than 300 athletes left for Berlin aboard the SS Manhattan. Premieres 8/2 (1m 3s)
The Boys of '36: UW's Secret Weapon
The University of Washington stroke oar Don Hume was special. Premieres 8/2 on PBS. (1m)
Executive Producer, Mark Samels talks about our upcoming documentary, "The Boys of '36." (1m)
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