Jesse James Chapter 1

American Experience
Air Date: 01/30/12 | Rating: NR

The story of Jesse James remains one of America's most cherished myths... and one of its most wrong-headed. A product of the American Civil War, James was less heroic than brutal; America's own Robin Hood who robbed not only the rich, but the poor and defenseless as well, always saving the treasure for himself.

Become a PBS KVIE member and watch your favorite PBS programs from any device.

Become a Sponsor