Premiere Screening: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Enjoy the story of America’s historic beginning in the place where Louisiana’s own history still echoes. The Old State Capitol, in partnership with Louisiana Public Broadcasting and the Louisiana Chapter of America 250, invites you to enjoy the premiere of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, the latest documentary from PBS and acclaimed filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt.

Join us Sunday, November 16 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and you will be among the first to see the beginning of this special six-part series as we present the first episode an hour before the broadcast premiere! Come early and enjoy complimentary food and drinks provided by Louisiana's Old State Capitol beginning at 5:30 p.m.

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe.

Admission is free. Seating is limited. Reserve your seat before it's too late!

ADDED BONUS!

All attendees will receive a free Louisiana America 250 lapel pin, The American Revolution tote bag, and an LPB embossed notebook to jot down all of your revolutionary ideas!

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION airs on LPB beginning Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7:00 p.m. and airs for six consecutive nights through Friday, Nov. 21. The film is supported locally by the Louisiana Forestry Association.

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. Griffin with Griffin 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.

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