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Free Screening of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Join us on Wednesday, November 5 at 6pm for a free sneak peek of the new six-part series THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Refreshments provided!
background is a golden color with a faint "We the people" on it, as well as other words from the beginning of the Declaration of Independence. Centered on the image is a white AMERICAN REVOLUTION logo, with the producers names in yellow, bold text underneath, followed by a white PBS logo. Slightly below and to the right of that is a blue silhouette of patriots and a patriot on a horse with a white feather sticking out from his sword.

Join us for a FREE sneak peek at the brand new series, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

Doors open at 5:30pm. The screening will begin at 6:00pm, followed directly by an engaging conversation about the series preview. Light refreshments and popcorn provided!

Stay tuned for more information on our special guests that will be leading the conversation.

Free parking available in our private lot. You must register on Eventbrite to attend!

Scene (painting) from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION where the Declaration of Independence is being written

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is a six-part, twelve hour series that focuses on America’s founding struggle. This series will present the story of the men and women of the Revolutionary generation, their humanity in victory and defeat, and the crisis that they lived through. By weaving together accounts of American political leaders and their British counterparts with the perspectives of the so-called ordinary people who waged and witnessed war, The American Revolution will be an expansive, evenhanded look at the virtues and the contradictions in the fight for independence and the birth of the United States.

Photo of the 3 producers of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. From left to right: David Schmidt, Sarah Botstein, and Ken Burns.

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, created by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt, will premiere on Sunday, November 16, 2025, and air for six consecutive nights through Friday, November 21 at 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET. The full series will be available to stream beginning Sunday, November 16 at PBS.org and on the PBS App.

Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Wednesday, November 5

6pm (Doors at 5:30pm)

Buffalo Toronto Public Media

140 Lower Terrace

Downtown Buffalo

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FREE PARKING

BTPM is conveniently located in downtown Buffalo at 140 Lower Terrace, near the I-190. The entrance to our parking lot is on Charles Street (also known as "Mark Russell Alley").