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Founding Brothers

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In the aftermath of the Revolutionary War, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and the rest of the founding fathers struggle to create a working democratic government.

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Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Founding Brothers changes the order of events to follow a chronological setting but the documentary is every bit the equal to the Pulitzer Prize-winning book of the same name. Rated: 5/5 Jul 7, 2024 Full Review John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews Personality clashes, sexual scandals, and a touch of violence enliven what many history students have previously thought was rather mundane Rated: B+ Sep 1, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ethan B This book is a story about the founding fathers and is really good. It goes really in depth about some amazing stories that shaped our country. The main theme is the revolution had to happen and it shaped our country and the relationship of our founding fathers. :D Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/14/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Melissa Jo Peltier

Director

Peter Coyote

Thomas Jefferson

Brian Dennehy

George Washington

Hal Holbrook

Benjamin Franklin

Lisa Joffrey

Abigail Adams

Rob Lowe

James Madison
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Synopsis In the aftermath of the Revolutionary War, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and the rest of the founding fathers struggle to create a working democratic government.
Director
Melissa Jo Peltier
Screenwriter
Joseph Ellis, Kelly McPherson, Melissa Jo Peltier
Genre
History, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
May 27, 2002
Runtime
3h 20m