Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose

A genial, curious road trip through American ideals, mixing wry jokes with sincere reflection and a newcomer's affectionate skepticism.

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Craig Ferguson

Tagline

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of answers.

Overview

Craig Ferguson travel coast-to-coast to explore the defining ideas, and contradictions, at the heart of the United States. Guided by his distinct humor and point of view, Ferguson examines the country's founding ideals while reflecting on his own experience becoming an American citizen. Along the way, he visits iconic locations and unexpected corners of the country and encounters a wide range of voices from comedians and entrepreneurs to historians and everyday Americans.

How it feels

Warm, satirical, earnest and light. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Identity, politics, freedom, immigration

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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