Founding Fathers
Four episodes: "Rebels With A Cause" discusses Sam Adams and John Hancock and how they influenced the start of the revolution. "Taking Liberties" discusses the heavy British tax levies, the Boston Massacre, the eloquence of orator Patrick Henry and the attempt of Benjamin Franklin to patch things up with King George. "You Say You Want a Revolution" discusses Thomas Jefferson, the early failures of George Washington, the arrest of Benjamin Franklin's son for plotting to aid the British and the support of the French. "A healthy Constitution" goes into what happened after the final defeat of the British, the lack of funds to run the country, James Madison's salvation of the revolution, and George Washington's refusal of the title "King".
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Seasons & Episodes
1. Rebels With A Cause
Part 1 of a documentary series presenting the flesh-and-blood men behind early American legends examines the political agitation of the early 1770s and a group of loyal British citizens driven to commit treason.
2. Taking Liberties
Join the first sessions of the Continental Congress and witness the battles of Lexington and Concord, the election of Washington as Commander of the Army, and publication of "Common Sense".
3. You Say You Want a Revolution?
After undeclared war simmers for a year and peace talks fail, the Declaration of Independence is debated, written, and issued.
4. A Healthy Consitution
The Founding Fathers face the momentous and monumental task of framing a federal constitution for the 13 states.
Cast
Edward Herrmann
Narrator
Beau Bridges
Samuel Adams (voice)
James Woods
John Adams (voice)
Peter Coyote
John Hancock (voice) / Thomas Jefferson (voice)
Michael York
Alexander Hamilton (voice) / Thomas Paine (voice)
Randy Travis
James Madison (voice)
Hal Holbrook
Benjamin Franklin (voice)
Burt Reynolds
Patrick Henry (voice)
Brian Dennehy
George Washington (voice)
William M. Fowler Jr.
Self