The American Revolution: Coming to a Theater Near You!

These classes are free to attend, but registration is required. To register, click here or select the blue "REGISTER" button above. Please note that you must register for each class session individually.

Presented by Dr. James D'Arc, retired curator of the BYU Motion Picture Archive, and Brad Westwood, retired senior public historian. Each week, a local scholar will join the panel to discuss how the context of the Great Depression shaped these films, and how accurately interpreting American Revolutionary history can help Utahns be more informed and more engaged today. Presented by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Utah.

Wed, Oct 21, 6:30–8pm · Sons of Liberty, Warner Bros., 1939, with guest Dr. Christopher Hodson, Brigham Young University

Thu, Oct 29, 6:30–8pm · The Declaration of Independence, Warner Bros., 1938, with guest Dr. Michelle Orihel, Southern Utah University

Wed, Nov 4, 6:30–8pm · Bill of Rights, Warner Bros., 1939, with guest Dr. Jenny Pulsipher, Brigham Young University

Tue, Nov 10, 6:30–8pm · Man Without a Country, Warner Bros., 1939, with guest Dr. Eric Hinderaker, University of Utah

Wed, Nov 18, 6:30–8pm · Give Me Liberty, Warner Bros., 1936, with guest Dr. Cassandra Clark, Utah Tech University

This project is supported in part by Utah Humanities. Utah Humanities strengthens communities by cultivating connections, deepening understanding, and exploring our complex human experience.