Host a Screening Event

Please complete this form to express your interest in hosting a screening event for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. The purpose of this form is to collect information to facilitate communication and distribution of engagement resources as they become available.

Important Screening Limitations:
The screening material we provide will be a reel of pre-approved clips only. We cannot provide full episodes.
Please Note:

  • Theatrical Rights: Theatrical rights are not available for full episodes to be streamed in theaters, auditoriums, or similar venues. Only the provided clip reel can be used at these locations.
  • Deadline: All requests must be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to your event date. Please allow three weeks for a formal response.

Event activation windows vary by organization type:

  • October 15, 2025: Libraries and community organizations hosting their own events (in affiliation* with local PBS station)
    *Affiliated events require the local station’s input or sign-off (including use of station logo) and must share the station’s local tune-in, streaming information and the event survey with attendees.
  • October 15, 2025: Colleges and universities registering for PBS’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Campus Conversation.
  • November 22, 2025: Individuals or community organizations hosting their own independent events (without local PBS station partnership). These events must share film streaming information and the event survey with attendees.

All engagement activities will be supported through August 2026 and beyond.

Questions? Email engagement@weta.org

Your Name
If you are an individual requesting a screening reel, please enter N/A
If you are an individual requesting a screening reel, please provide your location. If your organization is located outside the United States, reach out to engagement@weta.org directly.
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Screening Event Information

Please provide as much information as you can, even if just estimates. We understand plans may be in flux and are trying to get a sense of how the screening reel will be shown and potential engagement themes that we can provide resources to support.

Events hosted in affiliation with a local PBS station may be scheduled after October 15, 2025. Affiliated events require the local station’s input or sign-off and must share the station’s local tune-in information and event survey with attendees. Events hosted independently of a PBS station must be scheduled after November 22, 2025. WETA will support all engagement activities through July 2026 and beyond.
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Event Status

As public media, our best practice is to offer free and accessible events to allow all community members to participate. If your event is not free, will we will be contacting you to learn more.

Screening Information

Screening Reels
We have a variety of thematic screening reels available to support community conversations. Each reel is composed of selected excerpts from the series. Please select which you are most interested in using at your event. NOTE: Screening material for community events will consist of a reel made up of clips from the film – we will NOT provide full episodes.

Event Venue

Will your event be hosted in-person, or virtually?

Questions or Comments