The American Constitution
Baldwin Wallace University invites the community to explore the origin story of the American system of government at a free public screening of the new feature film, "The American Constitution."
The film, from award-winning filmmaker David Garrigus, dramatizes the creation of one of history's most influential documents. Using only the Founders' own words drawn directly from the historical record, an impressive cast portrays the impassioned debates between figures like George Washington, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin.
Following the screening, attendees will have the special opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session
with the film's writer and director, Davis Garrigus.
This event is sponsored by America 250-Ohio, the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial.
Event is free and open to the public.
Entrance tickets required.
General Admission
About "The American Constitution"
"The American Constitution" brings the Constitution’s origin story to life through dramatic portrayals of the Framer’s own words and analysis by leading historical scholars.
Synopsis
Long before there were Democrats or Republicans, Washington, Madison, and Hamilton struggled against overwhelming odds to save their fledgling country from ruin in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787. The American Constitution tells the stories of how and why the Framers created the Constitution. Top scholars describe the Framer’s fateful decisions while actors bring the Constitution’s origin story to life through the Framer’s own words.