1776
The award winning musical comes to the screen!
Directed by Peter H. Hunt
Produced by Columbia Pictures, Jack L. Warner Productions
A spirited musical dramatization of the Continental Congress that balances historical education with theatrical warmth and optimism about founding ideals.
Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.
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