I watch this for a renewal of my faith in humanity and my American heritage

I watched this in High School civics in 1993... I always had a crush on the Benjamin Franklin actor and have been searching for this film for over 30 years. I can finally rest easy. Thank you.

This movie is straight up nostalgia for me. I'm 25 but I probably watched this movie three times in school over the years. It's honestly a really good movie with great acting.

@briannalarimore9928

Жыл бұрын

Same for me! I get nostalgic over it every single time. I'm also 25, and I've seen this countless times over the years growing up, for learning purposes and for enjoyment. It is indeed a very well acted and very informative film. I recommend it often.

@mattmacknight3000

12 күн бұрын

It's a really great movie with bad acting.

The Bill of RIGHTS, we must not forget them, as well, for without them we shall perish from tyrants within.

@bg8807

Жыл бұрын

Today's law enforcement infringes on our country rights. Global powers are trying to find a way to weaken our country. This is the greatest country on the face of the planet. We are not perfect by any means. We are trying to form a more perfect union.

@cliffcampbell8827

Жыл бұрын

If education standards were higher and taught important subjects (math, history, English, civics, the sciences) instead of being ideology driven indoctrination camps brainwashing our youth, this nation could get back on a patriotic path towards the future. As it stands, we've got so many uneducated people that believe it is more important to willingly surrender our rights and replace them with oppression we're asking for. Just a little adjustment here and a trim there and before we know what hit us... we'll be more like china than china is (we Americans don't like being outdone and we don't like being shown facts that contradict our beliefs because we don't like researching stuff...takes too long).

@330Fertig

8 ай бұрын

Yes. Very Important!

so whos watching this for history homework?

@Ethan_Simon

Жыл бұрын

i thought the viewing experience would be better here than on canvas :P

@neelbbuss

Жыл бұрын

me lmao, we didnt finish it in class

@corruptedfusion4535

Жыл бұрын

Who where the 2 people who didn’t sign it 😭😭

@canigethoyay1191

Жыл бұрын

Me but for English

@brandonsigmon8846

Жыл бұрын

Lol I once thought like that, but as I got older and out of school I'm here at 30 listening because I want to. Not cause it's homework. It's far more interesting that way

I used this movie in my American HIstory AP classes. It's an impressive presentation bringing to life the personalities and issues which shaped the framing of the Constitution, and I recommend it to anyone who wishes to learn more about this era.

The best movie on the Constitutional Convention. While they had to make compromises that most people today does not bother to understand why they made them (like equal representation of States in the Senate) or compromises that seem inhuman to us (like tolerating the institution of Southern Slavery), they forged a Constitution that served our country well and outlived even their wildest expectations. Happy Constitution Day.

@TheRadioAteMyTV

Жыл бұрын

@GG The US has woefully taught it's children for 3 generations and is now paying the price. The nation is racing away from God, and is paying the price. For those who don't believe in God, they should be able to still see that a people united in a God that appeals to people to be kind each other and not cheat or kill each other is far better than a society without such a belief system.

@vivienneclarke2421

Жыл бұрын

Another very good short series is the one about John Adams,,I think it was on Netflix

@TheRadioAteMyTV

Жыл бұрын

@@vivienneclarke2421 Do you mean the HBO production from about 10 years ago or the PBS production from 1976?

@juke3657

Жыл бұрын

this fr^

Definitely saw this at least twice in middle and high school. Nostalgia

I have watched this multiple times. Love it. Great complex men in complex times.

Fun fact. At BYU (where this movie was made) they had (and still do have) a very low population of black students. And none of them wanted to participate in filming. So those two slaves in the beginning are actually played by white students in blackface.

@mattmacknight3000

12 күн бұрын

I wish I didn't know this. ☹☹

Another gem from Lionheart. I must say, this one was something special. There is historical dialogue in here that is very rare in books and film. One could see from the comments too, that there are some very learned people out there. This is good. American state-craft has been in a league of its own since it's foundation. When I began my full-time study of everything American history, it was from the simple fact that I wanted to discover and understand how America went from being a new nation to the world's greatest power. While Rome wasn't built in a day; comparatively speaking, America just needed an afternoon.

34:04 He almost looked ready to barf in embarrassment. I like how they throw in humor throughout

Happy Constitution day!

Me too!

An amazing movie, very well acted.

I am watching this, for a second time, because as Americans we need to remind ourselves of our unique place in the world's history, and of the great American experiment. It has served us well for over 240 years. And the absolute beauty of our system of government, although imperfect at many times, is it's ability to adapt through slow and measured change. And while the men who created it were by no means perfect in virtue, they understood that a lasting government must have a system to embrace change. No other nation on earth has ever achieved what the United States of America has. There are pale imitations , but they never seem to get it just right. America has, and will continue to do so as long as Americans hold on to the basic values of liberty and the rule of law that have served us so well.

1:46:31... I love this part of the movie when John Adam's puts the Constitution on the Ministers desk and shortly after storms out. Well done... party's over for Britain.

@billypritchard4361

8 ай бұрын

Until 1815...

I enjoyed the movie , this should be shown in schools for the younger generations to learn something of our constitution . Thank you

@jonathanchartrand3351

5 ай бұрын

It should also be shown to the Republicans who want to destroy it.

@jbbizzle828

3 ай бұрын

@@jonathanchartrand3351 LOL and what about the democrat party? I don't think it's for the Republicans to take all the credit. Since you mentioned political parties, we may as well include the democrats to. Both are equally complicit.

@longhorn7809

15 күн бұрын

Children learn from play they're denied play by " video games " thus critical and creative thinking suffer

@longhorn7809

15 күн бұрын

Children are numb to " history "

Was ready to congratulate Donny Most / "Pottsie" from Happy Days on his brilliant historical portrayal of Madison - then I checked the credits. Instead I say bravo, Craig Wasson.

@PeterCieply

11 ай бұрын

lol..got me all confused for a minute :)

This is a very good film, another short film about the Constitution is called The Servant of the People.

Well done, exceptional reminder

7th best movie in the world!!!!!

i'm 9 and i have to watch this for school

@TheHappyBachelor

5 ай бұрын

Have you seen this one: "George Washington" (1984) kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZ93w5mAiLvehLw.html Its the first of a two part series of George Washington, played by Barry Bostwick. 6 hours, came out in 1984 I think. A true classic. Here's the second part: "George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation" (1986) kzread.info/dash/bejne/emGuw7Rpipabcrg.html

@KalimaFX

4 ай бұрын

That sucks buddy

@darryllavender7908

3 ай бұрын

Good!

@MaxSolar-dd5wq

2 ай бұрын

@@KalimaFXI reject that hypothesis; it’s very good for people his/her age to learn civics.

@KalimaFX

2 ай бұрын

@@MaxSolar-dd5wq okay?

Candel and tea and music

My students absolutely adored this video. Learn more than anything they could have imagined. Many students were brought to tears. Recommend this video to every Government teacher!

Very fine production.

@michaelsolodow1967

9 ай бұрын

One error so far as I am watching for the first time. Gov Morris was from NY not PA

For the beginnings of our American history these Lionheart productions can't be beat! The shape our country is in today with so many new immigrants and as a retired teacher these should be shown in classrooms. Kids love movies in school. They think they're getting away from work but pick up more from a good flick than they'll realize - even the horsewoman passing by at 5:47 on side saddle. Nice inclusion 😅

I respect and enjoyed this historical presentation. The acting was good and informative. Unfortunately, the musical sound track was loud and overly syrupy to the point of becoming a distraction. It would have been better if the background music was playing at a lower volume and remained in the background .

If the founding fathers could have possibly gone forward in time, to watch themselves portrayed, they surely would have been astonished with this and other documentaries/productions, over the centuries,and how anachronisms and public opinion at the time affects the dialogue. By the 80s the slave ownership by some founding fathers was lightly touched upon. Most of them, even the slave owners worked very hard to abolish. It does have a hypocritical ring no matter what. Kind of like modern day floundering fathers flying to global warming conventions in private jet planes. Great upload !

@grizzlygrizzle

Жыл бұрын

Big difference. At the beginning of the 18th century, slavery was just the way of the world, "a necessary evil," like death and taxes. And, viewed realistically, it was a necessary component of civilizations prior to the Industrial Revolution. But the global warming "crisis" is exaggerated, and not really established in the discourse of uncensored science (censored science isn't really science-- it's politics disguised by selective presentation of some scientists' biased opinions). Climate activists today are many times more hypocritical than educated slave owners in the 18th century. The latter at least had some sense that they were walking a tightrope with being on the wrong side of history. Climate activists today are like an arcane, perverse zombie-cult.

58:56these is the wisest statement made in this whole movie,it is the fundamental key to a lasting republic, which is why many democratic government today around the world has long lasting institutions, when you give a common farmer an opportunity to rule a nation,you indirectly secure a true republic,cause anyone can inspire to be there not just a privileged few The people may protest when they feel betrayed or unsatisfied but what they are really protesting in a republic is the tenant,representatives or elected officials not the institutions i.e, the presidency,congress and the courts

@bentleyraiford5188

Жыл бұрын

I could not agree more sir

Excellent film ! I learnt a great deal by watching it. My interest in the idea for the urgent need of a written Constitution for the Holy Land inspired me to find this film.

Diving in History..James Maddison doing research making notes using quill..lots of Writing for Constitution

Not quite as fun as 1776 (released 1972), but a decent follow up for sure. It would have been amazing to have the same actors come back from 1776 to reprise their roles, especially since the aging would have been really close to real life. Oh well. I am greatly impressed with this as an unofficial sequel to 1776. Really a good watch. For those who haven't seen 1776, it's a great watch and introduces the characters (real people) in far greater details, especially Dickinson.

@chadmiller2224

Жыл бұрын

It's a forgettable musical that has ridiculous over acting throughout. Pretty much why it's been forgotten by most. As a history buff it is almost impossible to watch , let alone take serious.

@TheRadioAteMyTV

Жыл бұрын

@@chadmiller2224 It/s not forgettable at all, for those who are lucky enough to have seen it. It's been redone as a play several times with top cast members and the songs get good view counts on youtube. That it has had several length versions over the years made it a mess, like all other movies that have had the same fate (Bladerunner being another), the 3 hour version is the best, since it keeps all the parts but a tiny few in. As for the history, the writer took the words almost word for word, if not word for word from the autobiographies of several of the characters so I have no idea why you can't take it serious.

@abehambino

Жыл бұрын

@@chadmiller2224 I agree. No comparison at all. It has its moments but it is for the most part a forgettable affair, and I actually like musicals from that time period.

Wow. It's amazing to think that the US has only been around since 1989. (cue someone who actually believes this was a real statement)

38:10 and I think Congress ought to be in absolute secrecy as well. Too much theatrics go on in congress and not enough debate. Its good enough to simply know how they vote.

52:58 I hate, HATE how modern schools gloss over this fact that multiple times Founders heavily debated slavery, and only kept it only to keep the South from seceding (Leading to an incredibly weak nation at a time many mighty old powers drooling to rule them), as they required slaves to harvest cash crops. Yes, George Washington and others owned slaves, and it's disgusting that people aka SHEEPLE, were fully willing to abolish slavery even as they owned them, willing to pass a law AND SET THEIR OWN SLAVES FREE!!! Having to pay them like normal workers, as I am sure they still did anyways but weren't required to.

@ShadeHeart94

Жыл бұрын

when you say Sheeple are you referring modern people who aren't aware of the situation, and the desire to end it, or the people back then who still owned slaves even though they wanted to end slavery as the current context would suggest?

@cameliaturda6472

Жыл бұрын

💜

the United Kingdom Needs it's own Constitutional Convention with a better form of government like us Proportional Representation by population which would make it more fair and not possibly crooked.

Jedes Leben versuchen Wir uns mit Blut7 immer Wertvolle Informationen

1:11:39 - did the camera crew giggle?

One question if Proportional Representation was Introduced in the USA would the large states actually control the government and which large state would be more powerful and would the large states all work together or not?

@MaxSolar-dd5wq

2 ай бұрын

The states with the largest populations would vary on the political results, but the Senate’s purpose is primarily to represent the states as equals and also represent interests of the state legislatures. Since legislatures are forwarding the people’s voice from the states, it can be said that it is a cooler form of consideration by the people.

What was the subject of the resolution that James Madison proposed to the United States congress of confederation?

În minutu' unșpe am recunoscut neputința , ca motoraș pentru teatrul " constituție " ... ... o fomeie din România 🖤

What is the name of the music in reel 1:46:00 played in flute with drums

@skandhaps8097

Жыл бұрын

Please tell me the name of the music please

@skandhaps8097

7 ай бұрын

The scene 1:42:32 was very powerful. Because George Washington the president of the United States has agreed to sign. He said "What remains for us to do is sign. This is for me a great moment. I've prayed for it. And I will continue to pray for the success of this document. For I believe it to be the hope of this country". Though George Washington didn't agree to be president of the United States, he became. It was a very powerful scene. As George Washington agreed not for the sake of a richest life, but for a country. Americans should watch it. It gives power to every American citizen. Americans should thank these great men. Thanks to you all mainly George Washington,James Madison and Benjamin Franklin. Without you 3 people this convention wasn't successful.

Does David Humphrys a part in this film ,he was Washington’s aid de comp

Als Kind hatte ich einen Ocean Farben Pyjama............!

Es war noch nicht die Fliegen Jacket...........................!

To govern ourselves, is what our current executive branch of govt,is failing at,quite miserably. Its been doing so for so long,we're seeing where such things, can lead.

Bro who has the answer?😭

Nope , just for sheer entertainment. It’s a great film!

Wünsche ich es Euch Familien Glücklich Opas besten Kickers sehen......................!Gratulation die Intelligenten Onkeln

49:05 there shouldn't be any states anyways. Federal territories are good enough. Equal justice for all Americans!

@MaxSolar-dd5wq

2 ай бұрын

Without the states, who will hold the powers not delegated to Congress?

@J.B24

2 ай бұрын

@@MaxSolar-dd5wq If we change the wording from "states" to "federal territories" it means states cannot refuse to enforce federal law, nor than they refuse to accept federal money for laws passed by congress. I live in Florida and this idiot governor refuses healthcare money that our people desperately need.

@MaxSolar-dd5wq

2 ай бұрын

@@J.B24 Such an act would liquidate all of the states’ power and give it to the federal government, and would compromise not only the 10th amendment but our whole nation’s foundation as a republic! The states were not meant to be subject to the Federal Government; namely, they were to have more power than it. Removing power from the states and the people would be a road to tyranny.

How did the foreign secretary explain why Britain is not restricted?

I don't know that I like Lionheart Film's choice of actor to represent Washington.

@LionHeartFilmWorks

Жыл бұрын

We had nothing to do with the casting or production. Just presenting it as an appreciation and so people can see it.

Nehmen Sie jedes eine Papier bitteschön..................!

Surprise - even then state governments influence by kurupt factions

Ohne Leder Kleidungsstücke hatten wir beim jeder Jäger nicht Überleben könnten...........................................! Ich war nicht allein an der Fronten

Wie vieles Königer nach Amerikanische Kriegen Geschichte gelernt haben & Shell Geschichten auch...............

Was meinen Sie es.............? Schneller bitte hatten Wir uns noch an der Medizinischen Fakultät Verbanden + Netzteil mitnehmen müssen

Abnehmen Tips................!

Hey Britain, who benefits now?

Could they have possibly found an actor who looks less like Washington?

You left out the history of borrowing the structure of the constitution from the Iroquois Confederation, the Great Law of Peace, a natural and spiritual democracy that was founded in August, 1142 based on all the voices of the people through consensus. The difference is that the Declaration of Independence should of been the preamble of the constitution, but was pushed to the side. They left out women’s rights, children’s rights, and Mother Earth rights which was the Iroquois Constitution. But instead the USA Constitution was based on property rights and only land owner could vote. The US constitution was created to bring in a new type of a economy, an extraction economy that benefited the white Aristocratic land owners only. And to do this, they created a political party system to keep the people divided and stolen the voice of the people. A vote is not a voice. In time this constitution will blow up on itself and go full circle back to the spiritual democracy of consensus of the Great Law of Peace!

@MaxSolar-dd5wq

2 ай бұрын

The Iroquois Constitution, as you have put it, seems to be based on natural law. The constitution, too, is based on natural law. Therefore, the constitution isn’t necessarily a derivative of the Iroquois constitution but more of a derivative of the same principles that the Iroquois Constitution is a derivative of, and thus both integrate to being supportive of the fundamental rights of mankind. I should also mention that property rights mean more than just landowning. In essence, life and liberty are equivalent to property in a way, for without property life and liberty have no use. I understand that you may have rage towards many people for atrocities of long times past, but I am certain that the founders wrote the constitution out of goodwill and only meant the best for both peoples. The atrocities are representative of the frailties of some of the people in that time, not the people as a whole.

@jesse-blueforrest2953

2 ай бұрын

@@MaxSolar-dd5wq I disagree with your perspective of the history of the US Constitution, it is very Euro-centric…

@MaxSolar-dd5wq

2 ай бұрын

@@jesse-blueforrest2953 Ero-centric? What does ero-centric mean?

40:00

A dark haired George Washington?

UK should have a proportional Representation parliament and way of electing our mps instead of the crappy first past the post system and we should have an elected house of lords (senate) and the point i am making is that the us government does not have full proportional representation to have a full representative government then i pray that it will be a government fit for the 21st century United Kingdom, and maybe a devolved Parliament in the North of England where I am from so like you americans we probably need a constitutional convention as well like you yanks did be lets hope ours would be perfect and try to fix the UK union so that nationalists in wales, northern ireland and scotland will not break up our union that has for centuries built sweated and bled together, oh and p.s i have welsh, cornish, irish and possibly scottish ancestry so i would feel betrayed and hurt if the union is broken up, i pray it will not.

@TheRadioAteMyTV

Жыл бұрын

I talked to a member of the House of Lords and he told me they really have no power they just blather in their get togethers. That surprised me, as I thought they were like the US Senate but if they hold no power, then they are nothing like the Senate. Your points are all spot on and the world is going through it's every 100 year growing pains, and those tend to end so poorly each time, so yes, best of luck to all of you and the other (crumbling) free countries. PS Much condolences for your wonderful Queen. Another great person who has left us without a good replacement. Far too many of those lately.

@neveklund3267

Жыл бұрын

Terms often have several meanings and different usages during different times in history. You are using Proportional Representation whereby different political parties receive a number of seats that is proportional to the relative vote each party got in the most recent election. I think America should adopt such a system. But Proportional meant relative to the size of population each state had in that day and age, and is the meaning Madison attributes to the word in the movie.

@tomsloan2778

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRadioAteMyTV thank you my american friend for understanding and for condolences for the queen

@tomsloan2778

Жыл бұрын

@@neveklund3267 I just don not understand why Proportional Representation was controversial I am not a yank but I do not understand why Small Us states are Afraid of large states using PR, would it actually mean the large states would control the us congress.

@tomsloan2778

Жыл бұрын

@@neveklund3267 only countries like wales, scotland and northern ireland use PR not england that should end.

Nicht vergessen trotzdem an Kriegen als Männer & Jägermeister sind Wir besonders gut geschaffen werden können.......Absolute Vertrauenswürdige ..........Vermisse dich auch

1:12:56 who is that

Today is day of your death Benjamin Franklin

Bitte bauen Sie für uns eine Medizin Geschichten an Frontier getroffen....................! Combat Techniker..............

Wo sind die Paris Onkel......................? Ích meine als Familie Medizin Èrfinder müssen am Frontier als Combat Techniker.......Wo ist der Krankenkasse................? Waren Sie zum Zahnärzte oder möchten Sie einen Strassen Indischen Zahnärzte besuchen.......................?

Je nach ohne Dröhnen können Wir uns noch nicht richtig Indifizier Menschlichkeit oder Tieren am Frontier..........! Bitte kümmern Sie um der Gesundheitlich Boden noch Blauen gibt...................!

Als Ford Geschichte mit Patientier haben................! Haben Sie es schneller jedes eine Papier bitteschön.............! Vor dem Militär Platoon

I find it difficult to believe that the educated men of their age couldn't have foreseen the government which they devised wouldn't eventually fall prey and hostage to merchants and bankers...such that it has...

the United Kingdom should have and Elected Senate in which members are elected using Proportional Representation and the 1787 Convention left one problem, by leaving election of senators to the legislatures it caused corruption and just is not a perfect form of government, it should be those that want genuine change not held back by those with views less food banks, no lgbt marriage, discrimination against anyone, politicians supposed to behave and not mess up like our torp mps partied during lockdown which to me was a very disgraceful event, we need a government fit for the 21st century because the uk population is increasing Proportional Representation is the perfect way for MPS to represent us in parliament and I hope Labour or if they join with Liberal Democrats to introduce PR and not get us back into the EU then I would vote Labour for it, in conclusion this film appeals to me because I wonder if we would get our own Constitutional Convention like Mark Drakeford First Minister for Wales suggested in order for all parts of our united kingdom to feel represented and not let it break up!

I'm trying to watch this ,is it necessary to have ads every 5 minutes,🇬🇧👎

Washington & Hamilton look nothing like the real people- how hard is it to give washington a white wig? And Hamilton’s got 80s hair

Welcher Farben haben Sie als Kinder Pyjama erhalten bitte...............? Jedes Kinder + Jugends + Erwachsenen...Opas + Omas....Väter & Mütter Onkeln & Tanten.....Brüdern & Schwestern solcher Überhitzt entlassen

Was denken Sie als Kinder noch an der Astrologie darüber hinaus gelacht haben..........,,..,..........................?

Obwohl, meine Familie sind Doktorand Titeln haben..........................! Wer haben Sie in Familien gekauft...................................?

Spielen Sie mit Baby 2.Jährig & Ängstlich Psychologische Betreuung................!

All humans All humans up to the repeat will review it was black Charles Kings with black stop trying to whitewash

@MaxSolar-dd5wq

2 ай бұрын

I don’t understand what you’re saying.

If only they were alive and saw what they created. A huge factional mess.

@MaxSolar-dd5wq

2 ай бұрын

George Washington mentioned how he was worried about such stuff his farewell address.

Brigham Young University No official motto(1) For BYU? Thanks Wikipedia Unofficial mottoes include: "The glory of God is intelligence"[2] "Enter to learn, go forth to serve"[3] "The world is our campus"[4] LionHeart FilmWorks.