Founding Fathers (2000)
Synopsis
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".
First Air Date: 2000-11-27
Last Air Date: 2000-12-18
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Top Cast
- Edward Herrmann as Narrator
- Beau Bridges as Samuel Adams (voice)
- James Woods as John Adams (voice)
- Peter Coyote as John Hancock (voice) / Thomas Jefferson (voice)
- Michael York as Alexander Hamilton (voice) / Thomas Paine (voice)
- Randy Travis as James Madison (voice)
- Hal Holbrook as Benjamin Franklin (voice)
- Burt Reynolds as Patrick Henry (voice)
- Brian Dennehy as George Washington (voice)
- William M. Fowler Jr. as Self
Seasons
Season 1 (2000)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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".
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 4: A Healthy Consitution
The Founding Fathers face the momentous and monumental task of framing a federal constitution for the 13 states.
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