American Story: A Lifetime Search for Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

These are remarkable and poignant stories that need to be told. Ken Burns

More than six million people watch Bob Dotsons Emmy award-winning segment, American Story, on NBCs Today Show. For the last four decades, Dotson has traveled the country searching out inspiring individuals who quietly perform everyday miracles. In the process, he has become the treasured cartographer of Americas heart and soul.

Todays news is overwhelmingly grim; its also told by journalists who travel in herds as they trail politicians and camp out at big stories. In American Story, Dotson shines a light on Americas neglected corners, introducing readers to the ordinary Americans who have learned to fix what really matters.