The Plot Against America
Freedom is never completely won. But it can be lost.
An alternate American history told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey, as they watch the political rise of Charles Lindbergh, an aviator-hero and xenophobic populist, who becomes president and turns the nation toward fascism.
Episodes
Part 1
Herman looks to move the family to a new neighborhood, as Bess worries about leaving their tight-knit Jewish community.
Part 2
Bengelsdorf, with Evelyn as his assistant, becomes a fundamental asset in the Lindbergh camp.
Part 3
The family endures a trip to D.C., despite Bess' desire to visit Canada, where many frightened Jewish families are moving.
Part 4
Evelyn makes Sandy the face of the "Just Folks" program, despite Bess' and Herman's objections.
Part 5
Herman, Bess and Philip each struggle to accept the family's selection for the Homestead Act and imminent relocation to Kentucky.
Part 6
The familial ties in the Levin family reach a breaking point as violence, conspiracies and chaos run rampant.
Trailers & More
About The Plot Against America
- Creators
- Ed Burns, David Simon
- Cast
- Winona Ryder, John Turturro, Zoe Kazan, Morgan Spector, Anthony Boyle, Azhy Robertson
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Content rating
- TV-MA
- Original language
- English
- Production countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Ended
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