Has this film done anything for you?

Oh yes. This and the Barry Bostwick "George Washington" were household staples. My dad used to be a reenactor. I've been interested in history ever since.




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T. Keith

McCullough's bio on John Adams, the John Adams mini-series on HBO (and now on DVD) and the July 4th Holiday all seemed to have spiked a deserved interest in the American Revolution,and our country's break from the British empire leading to a brave, new (and remarkable!) republic. This is a wonderful musical, glad TCM is appropriately playing it on July 4th..I hope it does encourage a renewed interest in the remarkably bold,intelligent men who had an amazingly acute vision to found a new country...the likes of which the world will never see again. American history is priceless, you would never think a musical could tackle such a subject...but 1776 showed us all how history can come alive for a commercial audience. I hope places like Monticello, Mt.Vernon, Williamsburgh are continuously visited, I think 1776 will contribute to this. The whole cast is remarkable, but William Daniels is AMAZING! [email protected]

Most definitely, yes! The movie brings to life the power of intellect and reason to make things better for all, rather than the much easier and more immediately gratifying acts of self-interest. As others have pointed out better than I, these men could have gone on about their business without upsetting the apple cart, but they aspired to something greater. There are so many worthwhile lessons brought out in this play and movie, some of which are particularly applicable to today's political environment.

As part of an activist group, I researched the Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers, the writings of Voltaire and Rousseau and others whose writings influenced the men portrayed in this film. It gave me a much deeper understanding of the struggles that went into the formation of this nation.

Besides the loftier points, I am tickled by the oratory, the wit, the decency even among bitter rivals that is often lacking today. Even long-time members of our current Congress lament the loss of decency in their daily debates.

And, think what you will, I too get a little choked up watching the conclusion of the movie as those signatures were applied. Heady stuff!

It got me interested in being a major student of history at the ripe 'ol age of 5 in '72.

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Interested in history? God, yes. I was already fascinated by many different points in history, but this movie was one of the main reasons my attention has been drawn to the Revolutionary War.

Additionally, it's been a big factor in my current obsession with musicals. And it introduced me to John Cullum which is now one of my favorite actors of all time, and probably my favorite actor involved in Musical Theatre.

So, yes, this film has affected me in several different ways. :)

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This movie had an extremely profound impact on me. Because of this movie (seen on a field trip in 1976) I developed a love of not just history but of the country. The sacrifices made by these men was great and their lives were in danger every time they walked into the building to develop our country.

It is because of this film I grew to love history. It is because of this film I joined the military. It is because of this film I plan a yearly vacation to locations such as Philadelphia, Williamsburg and Boston.

This movie is so powerful. I am virtually in tears throughout the movie. My pride to be part of a country so great is at its height when I watch this movie.

It made me watch William Daniels on St Elsewhere for six years.

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