America250 Documentary Film Series
May 21 & 26: The American Revolution: In Order to Be Free
The first episode of Ken Burns' documentary, The American Revolution, titled In Order to Be Free (May 1754 - May 1775), explores the early events that set the stage for the Revolutionary War. It begins with George Washington leading Virginia militiamen and Native American allies in an ambush against French forces, marking the start of the French and Indian War, part of the global Seven Years' War. During this period, George III ascends to the British Throne, and Britain emerges victorious in 1763, acquiring French territories in North America and Spanish Florida.
May 28 & June 2: Ken Burns “The American Revolution: An Asylum for Mankind”
June 4 & 9: Ken Burns “The American Revolution: The Times that Try Men’s Souls”
June 11 & 16: Ken Burns “The American Revolution: Conquer by a Drawn Game”
June 18 & 23: Ken Burns “The American Revolution: The Soul of All America”
June 25 & 30th: Ken Burns “The American Revolution: The Most Sacred Thing”
July 2: Happy 250th Birthday, America Party!
All events will take place at the Downtown Library, 413 SE 4th in Amarillo. Doors will open at 5 PM. Events will start at 5:30 PM and films will be followed by a brief discussion. Events will end by 7 PM. Light refreshments provided.
Partners include: Panhandle PBS, Friends of the Amarillo Public Library, the Amarillo Public Library, as well as:
Amarillo Genealogical Society
Palo Duro Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Esther McCrory Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)
Molly Goodnight Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)
Panhandle Plains Chapter, National Society Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR)
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.
