KEVIN COSTNER'S THE WEST PROVIDES A FRESH LOOK AT THE SWEEPING HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WEST ​ ​
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​PREMIERES MAY 28, ONLY ON STAN.

24 April, 2025 - Stan today announced Kevin Costner’s The West, an eight-part documentary series, hosted and executive produced by Academy Award^® winner Kevin Costner and executive produced by Pulitzer Prize^®winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, will premiere with a triple episode from May 28, only on Stan.

Transcending the clichés of the ‘Wild West', each one-hour episode will capture multiple perspectives on the stories that defined an era and continue to shape America today. 

Kevin Costner's The West takes viewers on an epic journey through the birth of the American West, examining the relentless competition for land, power, and identity that forged America's history. With legends born from figures such as Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea, to the clashes between lawmen and outlaws, the rise of cowboys and ranchers, the resilience of trailblazing women, and the fervor of fortune seekers and abolitionists, this series spans a century of pivotal events. By presenting these stories from diverse perspectives, the series illuminates both the indelible contributions of the pioneers who shaped the dream of the American West and the courageous resistance of Native American tribes who valiantly defended their ancestral land.

The series highlights pivotal battles and iconic figures, from Chief Little Turtle’s decisive victory over the U.S. Army, sparking General “Mad” Anthony Wayne’s counteroffensive and the inexorable push westward, to the tenacious stands of the Blackfeet, Comanche, and Lakota Sioux tribes and by warriors like Red Cloud and Crazy Horse, as well as the storied vigilante Joaquin Murrieta. Blending powerful historical archive, striking visuals and insightful expert interviews with globally recognised historians, each episode highlights a crucial and often tragic chapter in the rich tapestry of the West. 

Kevin Costner’s The West is produced for The HISTORY Channel™ by RadicalMedia in association with Territory Pictures, Pastimes Productions and APX Content Ventures. Kevin Costner, Rod Lake and Howard Kaplan serve as executive producers for Territory Pictures. Dave Sirulnick, Meredith Bennett, Jon Kamen and David Rivera serve as executive producers for RadicalMedia. Doris Kearns Goodwin and Beth Laski serve as executive producers for Pastimes Productions. Eric Levin, Allie Dvorin and John Turner serve as executive producers for APX Content Ventures. Eli Lehrer, Mary Donahue, and Jennifer Wagman serve as executive producers for The HISTORY Channel. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights to Kevin Costner’s The West.

Kevin Costner's The West premieres with a triple episode from ​ May 28, followed by new episodes every Tuesday, only on Stan.

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