KPBS Screening: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is a new six-part, twelve-hour series from filmmaker Ken Burns. It tells the story of America’s founding struggle, the men and women of the Revolutionary generation, and the crisis that they lived through.

Join KPBS for a special preview screening featuring excerpts from the film. A short reception featuring light refreshments precedes the film. A post screening discussion and Q&A will conclude the evening. The content will be presented with open captions.

This event is free. Space is limited and reservations are required.

5:00 p.m. Pre-Reception with light refreshments

5:45 p.m. Program begins

6:20 p.m. Post-screening discussion

6:50 p.m. Good night

About the series

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence, premieres nationwide on Sunday, November 16 and airs for six consecutive nights through Friday, November 21 at 8:00-10:00 p.m. on KPBS.

Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Grin with Grin Catalyst.

Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte.

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Info: Come early to enjoy light refreshments on the library's courtyard, provided by Carlsbad USA 250. The auditorium will also be open for general seating.

Info: A short welcome and introduction of the film precedes the preview of "THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION." This preview will include excerpts and highlights from the six part, 12 hour film.

Info: A short discussion will immediately follow the film presentation with SDSU Professor of US History Edward Blum moderated by KPBS Public Matters Community Engagement Manager Paola Hernández-Jiao.

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