A few of the musical numbers appeared in the pbs documentary hamiltons america. Hamiltons america 2016 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. For a play that doesnt take a strong stance on any of the politics of the day, hamiltons america does a good job sticking to that script, the chicago suntimes noted. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. A commendable introduction to the broadway phenomenon, hamiltons america serves up a delightful dose of behindthescenes footage, perceptive commentators, and.
A commendable introduction to the broadway phenomenon, hamilton s america serves up a delightful dose of behindthescenes footage, perceptive commentators, and perhaps most gratifying. Hamiltons america has its eyes on history the atlantic. The film adds to its narrative clips from the show as well as interviews from the. Watch hamiltons america online new york theater october 22, 2016 leave a comment. Earlier this month, we spoke to hamiltons america director alex horwitz about his unconventional makingof movie. Jun 17, 2016 his name is alexander hamilton and hes again coming to your tv. Linmanuel miranda in hamiltons america pbsjoan marcus hamiltons america takes us into the rooms where it happened hamilton fans, rejoice. We got the tickets 8 months ago, and we all feel really sad that its been canceled.
We follow miranda, his collaborators, and key members of the original cast on their exploration of the history that inspired the show, visiting locations from valley forge to the west wi. You can literally watch the entire hamilton documentary right. Hamilton s america tv movie 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Hamiltons america premiering at the new york film festival ahead of its oct. There are a lot of similar moments in hamiltons america. Oct 17, 2016 n ow that linmanuel mirandas hamilton, the hiphop biography of alexander hamilton, has won its grammy and its pulitzer and its many tonys, its place in the cultural firmament is assured. After premiering on the new york film festival on october 1, 2016, pbs great performances exhibited on october 21, 2016 the documentary hamiltons america. Oct 17, 2016 great performances was live on facebook from the red carpet of the hamiltons america premiere event with host travon free. Hamilton, the exhilaratingly brash historical hiphop musical that has done nothing.
Hamiltons america, a documentary about linmanuel mirandas famed musical hamilton you know, the one that is impossible to get tickets to. Hamiltons america is a documentary film that brings history to life through the lens of linmanuel mirandas cultural phenomenon, hamilton. Not only did he give us insight into his filmmaking process, he also made us feel a little bit better about the impending election, assuring us that todays hideous political discourse doesnt seem so farfetched when compared to the mudslinging of the late 18th and. With that in mind, and in order to delve more deeply into the documentary, i asked alex horwitz, the director of hamiltons america, a few questions about his work, the film, and the role historic places play in creativity and inspiration. A story of how a group of mavericks made an unlikely marriage of hiphop and history to create the biggest show in americaand are getting ready to conquer the world. The full video is now only available to members of channel. Pbs airs their longawaited special hamiltons america to millions of eager hamilton fans around the world on friday, october 21. Then the pbs documentary special, hamiltons america premiering at the new york film festival ahead of its oct. Hamiltons america, will be broadcast at 9pm on friday. Pbs is kicking off its new fall season of great performances with a behind the scenes look at the story of the broadway phenomenon, hamilton.
The story of alexander hamilton a poor immigrant who became one of americas most vital architects has largely been forgotten by history until now. Three days til the premier of hamiltons america on great performances on pbs. Hamiltons america, part of pbss great performances series, delves into the making of the show, from mirandas slow start he finished just two songs in the first two years of writing to. The documentary hamiltons america thirteen new york. The pbs arts fall festival returns friday nights, beginning october 21, 2016, with 8 new programs, including the highly anticipated look into the making of the broadway phenomenon hamilton, a. We follow miranda, his collaborators, and key members of the original cast on their exploration of the history that inspired the show, visiting locations from valley forge to the west wing. History, place, and hamiltons america national trust for. Hamiltons america takes us into the rooms where it. The story of alexander hamilton a poor immigrant who became one of americas most vital architects. Hamiltons americahamiltons america premiere at the.
Hamilton s america delves even deeper into the creation of the hamilton musical, revealing linmanuel miranda s process of absorbing and then adapting hamilton s epic story into groundbreaking musical theater. Hamiltons america is currently in production by academy award and emmywinning. Stay on top of the latest breaking film and tv news. A few of the musical numbers appeared in the pbs documentary hamiltons. It recognizes that crap has always been at the foundation of our country, but champions the people who truly make it. Hamilton s america delves even deeper into the creation of the hamilton musical, revealing linmanuel mirandas process of absorbing and then adapting hamilton s epic story into groundbreaking musical theater. Oct 20, 2016 hamiltons america has its eyes on history.
Oct 24, 2016 hamiltons america, part of pbss great performances series, delves into the making of the show, from mirandas slow start he finished just two songs in the first two years of writing to. Linmanuel miranda takes us inside the making of his groundbreaking american musical hamilton, winner of eleven tonys, as well as the pulitzer prize, and a grammy award. But the film, primarily, is neither a behindthescenes reveal nor a sampler of the. Hamiltons america is part of the pbs series great performances, and it premiered last friday as part of the 2016 pbs arts fall festival.
Alex horowitz is the director of hamiltons america, the new documentary about the years leading up to hamiltons breakout success, and he talked to jim and margery about the concept for the film, which he said began because he was witness to mirandas creative process. If you missed hamiltons america on the pbs tv series great performances, you can watch the documentary here on their website. Oct 21, 2016 hamiltons america is a gem of a watch for broadwayobsessives and history nerds, but it might offer less oomph to a casual viewer. Feb 03, 2020 hamiltons journey from stage to screen might set a. January 18, 2016 pbs president and ceo paula kerger announced today at the television critics association press tour that it will air hamiltons america, a feature film. Hamiltons america, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens of linmanuel mirandas pop culture broadway phenomenon hamilton winner of 11 tony awards and. The film will offer audiences a fascinating point of view as. Americas hamilton the making of a musical national. Oct 21, 2016 hamiltons america, the documentary film that brings history to life through the lens of linmanuel mirandas broadway phenomenon hamilton, debuts on thirteens great performances october 21 at. The bush center welcomes actor christopher jackson, tony awardnominated for originating the role of george washington in broadways. Hamiltons america, the documentary film that brings history to life through the lens of linmanuel mirandas broadway phenomenon hamilton, debuts on thirteens great performances october 21 at.
Hamiltons america, the documentary film that brings history. Oct 20, 2016 hamiltons america tells the story of a great american and a great musical. Directed by alex horwitz, it delves even deeper into the creation of the show, revealing mirandas process of absorbing and then adapting hamiltons epic story into. Oct 19, 2016 linmanuel miranda in hamiltons america pbsjoan marcus hamiltons america takes us into the rooms where it happened hamilton fans, rejoice. Oct 21, 2016 with that in mind, and in order to delve more deeply into the documentary, i asked alex horwitz, the director of hamiltons america, a few questions about his work, the film, and the role historic places play in creativity and inspiration. If you want to watch the pbs documentary hamiltons america, you dont have to wait for it. How the hamilton movie could change the film and theater.
Hamiltons america nyff54 film society of lincoln center. Hamiltons america documentary on pbs hollywood reporter. History, place, and hamiltons america national trust. Hamiltons america documentary from pbs is now available. The film will offer audiences a fascinating point of view as we witness firsthand lins inspiration. Hamiltons america is a gem of a watch for broadwayobsessives and history nerds, but it might offer less oomph to a casual viewer. Hamiltons america is ultimately a celebration of drive, ingenuity, creativityboth on stage and off. Sep 27, 2016 the pbs arts fall festival returns friday nights, beginning october 21, 2016, with 8 new programs, including the highly anticipated look into the making of the broadway phenomenon hamilton, a.
Broadways hamilton documentary, hamiltons america, to. Oct 21, 2016 pbs airs their longawaited special hamiltons america to millions of eager hamilton fans around the world on friday, october 21. A 90minute hamilton documentary film, hamiltons america, will air as a part of pbs great performances series on monday. Those who watch hamiltons america online will also see plenty of modern politicians speaking about the contributions of the nations first treasury secretary. Oct 22, 2016 those who watch hamiltons america online will also see plenty of modern politicians speaking about the contributions of the nations first treasury secretary. Directed by alex horwitz, a classmate of mirandas at wesleyan university, and premiering on pbs tonight, a new documentary, hamiltons america, delves into the. The documentary showing hamilton before it was hamilton. Tonight, pbs will be airing their new documentary, hamiltons america, which follows revolutionary war hero alexander hamilton, and the composer and star of the hit. Oct 21, 2016 directed by alex horwitz, a classmate of mirandas at wesleyan university, and premiering on pbs tonight, a new documentary, hamiltons america, delves into the creation of the musical. Hamiltons america, the documentary about the making of linmanuel mirandas pop culture broadway phenomenon hamilton winner of 11 tony awards and the pulitzer prize will show on great performances, friday, october 21 at 9 p. We at hypable were among the lucky few to see it early. Hamiltons america pbs docu on broadway blockbuster will air next fall tca.
Watch the pbs documentary hamiltons america stereogum. November 8, 2016 custommade for hamilton fans, this documentary explores how the musical came to be, including enough of the electrifying music to convert the uninitiated. His name is alexander hamilton and hes again coming to your tv. Watch the fulllength pbs documentary hamiltons america.
The film is three years of what his life was like, from the writing process to the awards and accolades. N ow that linmanuel mirandas hamilton, the hiphop biography of alexander hamilton, has won its grammy and its pulitzer and its many tonys, its place in the cultural firmament is assured. Jan 18, 2016 hamiltons america pbs docu on broadway blockbuster will air next fall tca. Hamiltons america weaves history and music usa today. Hamiltons america delves even deeper into the creation of the. Hamiltons america documentary for linmanuel mirandas. Linmanuel miranda on how hamilton connects to 2016 election. Hamiltons journey from stage to screen might set a. How to watch pbss hamiltons america streaming online.
You can literally watch the entire hamilton documentary. Oct 20, 2016 hamiltons america weaves history and music. Watch the entire hamiltons america pbs documentary for linmanuel mirandas. Jul 28, 2016 hamilton documentarian on cut footage. Hamiltons america delves even deeper into the creation of the hamilton musical, revealing linmanuel mirandas process of absorbing and then adapting hamiltons epic story into groundbreaking musical theater. Hamiltons america tv movie 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The film is three years of what his life was like, from the writing process to.
At the risk of sounding corny, watching it is a rare opportunity to feel optimistic while wading through the shit of 2016. Hamiltons america tells the story of a great american and. Hamiltons america tells the story of a great american and a great musical. Hamiltons america, part of pbss great performances series, delves into the making of the show, from mirandas slow start he finished just two songs in. Hamiltons america a documentary about the creation of hamilton offers a thrilling portrait of the theatrical hiphop genius of linmanuel miranda. The bush center welcomes actor christopher jackson, tony awardnominated for originating the role of george washington in broadways hamilton, for a lively c. Founding father alexander hamilton, but in a way never done before. Hamiltons america a documentary about the creation of hamilton offers a thrilling portrait of the theatrical hip.
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