The Six Part Documentary Series

About the Rise and Fall of American Motors Corporation

Premiering Nationally May 1st 2025

The Last Independent Automaker covers the rise and fall of American Motors Corporation, a car company that employed hundreds of thousands of people and built millions of vehicles from 1954 to 1987.

Our six-part documentary comes to public TV and streaming in 2025 as a series of half-hour episodes. Over 30 former employees were interviewed, including designers, engineers, assembly line workers, salespeople, and two CEOs. Their memories, combined with hours of rare archive footage and thousands of historical photographs, bring to life the story of an iconic company during a period of rapid industry change.

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How to Watch

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How to Watch on TV

Starting May 1st, Episode 1 of The Last Independent Automaker will be released for national broadcast on nearly 300 Public Television stations, followed by a new episode each week. Individual stations chose what day and time to air the program, so viewers should check their local listings or contact their closed Public Television station for details.

Stream on the PBS App

Also Starting May 1st, The Last Independent Automaker will be available to stream on-demand for free on PBS.org and the PBS app, with new episodes added weekly.

Watch in 4k Ultra-HD on YouTube

Starting May 22nd, viewers can watch The Last Independent Automaker on the AutoMoments YouTube channel, with new episodes added each week. The YouTube release will be available internationally and will be in 4K Ultra-HD.

Preview screeners are available to the press; see contact info page.

Potential future DVD release

We’re currently exploring possibilities for a DVD release of the series and appreciate your interest. Please check back here later in 2025 for updates and further details.

Creative Team

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions.

info@lastindependentauto.com

 

*Unfortunately, we do not have information about local air times. Please check your local listings or contact your local PBS station for details on when The Last Independent Automaker will air in your area. You can also watch it now at PBS.org.

**We’re currently exploring possibilities for a DVD release of the series and appreciate your interest. Please check back here later in 2025 for updates and further details.

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