Movies and TvShows featuring "founding-fathers" theme.

Sleepy Hollow follows a detective from the 18th century who wakes up in the 21st century to battle supernatural forces with the help of a modern-day sheriff.

The real life of America's foremost founding father, Alexander Hamilton, and his journey from an orphan on the island of Nevis to becoming the first Secretary of the Treasury. Set during the Revolutionary War and the early years of the United States, the story follows Hamilton as he meets influential figures such as George Washington, Aaron Burr, and the Schuyler sisters, falls in love, fights in battles, and navigates the political landscape of the time. The musical captures the essence of Hamilton's life and the impact he had on the formation of the nation.

John Adams follows the life of the second President of the United States, John Adams, and his contributions to the American Revolution and the creation of a new nation. It explores his relationship with his wife, Abigail Adams, and his interactions with other influential figures of the time.

Jack of All Trades is a steampunk-fantasy TV show filled with comedic parodies, slapstick comedy, and historical fiction. Set in the 19th century, the show revolves around Jack, a master spy who fights against tyrants and thieves, often accompanied by his talking parrot. With a touch of romantic tension and plenty of witty humor, Jack of All Trades offers a campy and entertaining adventure.

Sons of Liberty is a TV show set in 18th-century colonial America, focusing on the rise of the Sons of Liberty and their involvement in the American Revolution. It follows the lives of key figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Quincy Adams, and Paul Revere, highlighting the tensions between the American colonies and the British Empire. The show explores themes of rebellion, patriotism, and the fight for independence.

It’s the hit musical that changed Broadway forever and brought the genius of Lin Manuel Miranda to the attention of legions of fans across the world. A story of how a group of mavericks made an unlikely marriage of hip-hop and history to create the biggest show in America…and are getting ready to conquer the world. Featuring interviews with Miranda, as well as the cast and crew of Hamilton.

Sydney White, a college freshman, finds herself at odds with a popular sorority on campus. With the help of a group of geeks, she takes on the sorority and the elitism that pervades the college. Along the way, Sydney learns about friendship, love, and the power of solidarity.

Exploring the life and work of writer and publisher, scientist and inventor, diplomat and signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution: Benjamin Franklin.

A group of families learn the charismatic man they had trusted is sperm donor to hundreds — or perhaps thousands — of other children across the world.

Benjamin Franklin is a 1974 American television miniseries that chronicles the life of Benjamin Franklin. It was broadcast by CBS. It won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series.

A raucous comedy that chronicles the historical journey from the big bang to the end of humanity.

Looming world government, a world "elite", The United Nations...loss of American sovereignty! The light of our "shining city on the hill" dims. Dissecting America under judgment, Lieutenant General William Boykin and Alex Jones join Charlie Daniels in a primer for the uninitiated on The New World Order with Biblical perspective. The global feudal police state unfolds...We were born for such a time as this!

This powerful giant screen historical documentary is the story of America’s founding documents and the people who wrote, shaped and tested them.

Sally Hemings: An American Scandal is a historical drama miniseries that explores the complex and controversial relationship between Sally Hemings, a slave, and Thomas Jefferson, the President of the United States. Set in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the story delves into the struggles, affection, and hardships faced by Sally Hemings as she navigates her relationship with Jefferson, the father of her children, while also confronting the realities of slavery and racial discrimination.

1776 is a musical drama that follows the story of the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Set in Philadelphia, the film portrays the debates and discussions among the members of the Continental Congress as they struggle to come to a consensus on declaring independence from Britain. The film explores the personalities and motivations of key figures such as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin, highlighting the challenges and conflicts they faced during this crucial period in American history.

Become an eyewitness to the Constitutional Convention of 1787. This stirring 2-hour film will bring the Founding Fathers to life as you witness the struggles and the miracles that produced the Constitution of the United States and the freest nation on earth. Filmed on location at Independence Hall; Williamsburg, Virginia; and other historical sites, it dramatically chronicles how America became a nation. It is exciting drama of the best kind-fact, rather than fiction. "It brings the history books to life," writes one reviewer. "Dramatically moving, and visually handsome," says another. Officially recognized by the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, who cited the film as being "of exceptional merit."

Everyone knows the story of Paul Revere and his famous midnight ride to warn colonial forces of the British approach. But history books don't tell of the man who sent Revere on his mission: Joseph Warren, America's least remembered founding father. Uncover the forgotten history of Warren and stories of other unsung heroes in our fight for independence.

Thomas Jefferson is the most researched, most written about, most referenced, and most quoted of our Founding Fathers. And yet, somehow, he remains the most stubbornly inscrutable. Embrace and celebrate the third president's complicated life and legacy in the two-hour HISTORY documentary, Jefferson.

Servant of the People: The Story of the Constitution of the United States is a 1937 short directed by Edward Cahn.

Patrick Henry's rousing speech before the Virginia legislature argues for colonial independence.