Crossroads of a Nation

At the Crossroads

As part of the Missouri Humanities Council's celebration of America250, Catherine Neville has been tapped to produce a three-part documentary series exploring the history of Missouri and its impact on the history of the United States.

Part I is a one-hour documentary detailing the history of Missouri as a crossroads of the nation as it expanded west across the continent. From the region’s indigenous cultures up to the brink of Civil War, this film will trace Missouri’s indelible — and undeniable — mark on American history, which helped shape the nation into what it is today.

Watch for Part I on public television in spring of 2025, with Part II and Part III debuting in fall of 2025 and spring of 2026.

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