"The American Constitution - FREE Wilmington Premiere with Live Q&A

Name: "The American Constitution - FREE Wilmington Premiere with Live Q&A
Start: 2025-08-21T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-21T21:00:00-04:00
Location: UNCW Kenan Auditorium

Schedule

Thu Aug 21 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

UNCW Kenan Auditorium | Wilmington, NC

🎬 Experience the dramatic origin story of our Constitution like never before!
Join us for the Wilmington premiere of this acclaimed documentary that brings the summer of 1787 to life through the Founders' own words and masterful performances by a superb cast.
"I wish every young person in this country could see
this incredible portrayal of the true birth of our nation!"
-Stephen Meeker of Wilmington, NC
"Exceptional! Rich historical context & impressive cast" - Karl Smith, MOAA
🌟 WHAT MAKES THIS SPECIAL:
✅ FREE admission - This is our gift to the Wilmington community
✅ Exclusive premiere - See it before its PBS broadcast in 2026!
✅ Distinguished speakers: Mayor Bill Saffo & County Commissioner Rob Zapple
✅ Live Q&A with filmmaker David Garrigus and UNCW Professor & Author David Houpt
✅ Special exhibit featuring historical artifacts
📅 EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Venue: Kenan Auditorium, UNC Wilmington
Address: 515 Wagoner Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Show Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🎟️ RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKETS:
https://uncwarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2099
Tickets are required for entry. This is a ticketed event with limited seating.
📚 ABOUT THE FILM:
This groundbreaking documentary unveils the dramatic origin story of the Constitution. Leading historians masterfully recount the Constitution's epic creation as a superb cast portrays the Framers in Philadelphia over the summer of 1787.
Non-partisan, historically accurate, and absolutely riveting.
🤝 PRESENTED BY:
Made possible by a grant from America 250 NC
Special thanks to University of North Carolina Wilmington & The Preamble Foundation
Learn more: CONSTITUTIONMOVIE.COM
This is more than a movie—it's a community conversation about the principles that unite us. Bring your questions, bring your curiosity, and join us for an unforgettable evening!