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American Revolution Screening and Discussion with Mickve Israel and the Learning Center
Join GPB, Congregation Mickve Israel, and The Learning Center for a special screening of select clips from Ken Burns’ American Revolution that explore the history and impact of religious freedom during the era. After the viewing, hear from local religious and historical experts as they discuss the role faith communities played in Revolutionary‑era Savannah.
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Event Highlights:
- Preview Clips: Enjoy exclusive clips from the documentary that frame early American religious freedom in a historic context.
- Discussion: Join in on the after-screening discussion featuring Barrie Bradley, Author of Christ Church Savannah: Mother Church of Georgia Since 1733, Jonathan Rabb, President of Mickve Israel, Bishop Thomas Sills, President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, and panel moderator Roger Smith, Director of The Learning Center.
Accessibility: This film is presented with open captions. If you have other specific accessibility needs, please fill out this form or contact Christian Stegall at cstegall@gpb.org.
Funding Credits:
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.