Brian Unger hits the road to uncover the history hidden in the lines and contours that make up the U.S. map through man-on-the-street quizzes and head-to-head competitions. read more
Brian Unger hosts this clever road documentary series blending history, politics and geography to show how America's states got their current borders. Each episode focuses on a unique regional history, tracing shifts in U.S. demographics and culture. read more
How the States Got Their Shapes (2010) is not available on Netflix USA as of May 4, 2018, but you can check the current status as well as view some related titles which are available in USA, as well as a way to unlock American Netflix from USA. read more
HOW THE STATES GOT THEIR SHAPES explores how our borders evolved--and continue to change--in response to religion, transportation, communication, politics, culture clashes and even Mother Nature. This is no textbook-style documentary series. read more
Parents need to know that this hour-long series, which explores the history of the United States from a unique standpoint, encourages curiosity about the country's origins. There is very occasional language ("crap," "hell," "damn"). read more