Movie Time: 1776

Join Jefferson Humanists for Movie Time! We meet every month on a Saturday afternoon to watch a movie followed by discussion afterwards. If you want to be added to the JH Movie Time mailing list, email Movies@jeffersonhumanists.org. Members of this mailing list will be able to submit suggestions for future movies to watch and to vote on the suggestions.
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For our July movie, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we will be watching, 1776, a 1972 musical depicting a hot summer in Philadelphia as the Continental Congress debates whether to declare independence from Britain.

1776 is a Tony Award-winning musical with a book by Peter Stone and music/lyrics by Sherman Edwards, dramatizing the debates and conflicts within the Second Continental Congress leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Premiering on Broadway in 1969, it's known for its historical focus, witty dialogue, and unconventional structure, featuring a small cast and no chorus line, and was adapted into a popular film in 1972, starring William Daniels, Ken Howard, and Howard da Silva. The show highlights the political struggles and personal sacrifices of figures like John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin, condensing the historical events for dramatic effect.

We'll watch the movie together and then spend some time afterwards discussing it.

We will provide popcorn, movie candy and drinks. Please RSVP to this Meetup or email Movies@jeffersonhumanists.org so we are sure to set up enough seats.

This event is sponsored by Jefferson Humanists.

Movie Time Schedule

• August - We will not have a movie time in August.
• September - The Life of Chuck
• October - The Lady in the Van
• November - Sing, Sing
• December - TBD

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I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is called a disgrace; that two are called a law firm, and that three or more become a Congress! - John Adams (from the musical, 1776)