The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought

The American Vice President: Rethinking a Political Afterthought (2024) is currently streaming in the UK on PBS America On Demand. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

The American Vice President tells the story of the second-highest office in the land, tracing its evolution from a constitutional afterthought to a position of political consequence. Focusing on the fraught period between 1963 and 1974, the film examines the passage and first uses of the 25th Amendment and offers a fresh perspective on succession in the executive branch. From American Experience.

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Streaming info last checked: 20 Jan 2026