A Perfect Frenzy – Andrew Lawler

A WORD ON WORDS, Nashville Public Television’s Emmy Award-winning reboot of its classic series, is a collection of three-minute interviews about books and other literary topics. Filmed in locations around Middle Tennessee, the series continues a tradition established by legendary journalist John Seigenthaler for more than 40 years.

Season 11 Episode 2 | 2m 30s | CC

A PERFECT FRENZY is the untold story of rebellion in Virginia that will forever change the understanding of the Revolution. In 1775, Lord Dunmore threatened to arm enslaved Africans to fight for the Crown. This provoked patriots to burn Norfolk, sparking Virginia’s call for independence. The story offers a new perspective on the revolution and reveals the seeds of the nation’s racial divide.

A Word on Words