Documentary Overview
The Documentary Overview Toolkit is a collection of resources and interactives designed to help audiences better understand, reflect on, and engage with the core themes of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
Film Excerpt Screener
The Documentary Overview screening reel provides a general overview of the entire series and is designed to help audiences better understand, reflect on, and engage with the core themes of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
Screening Reel Description
The Documentary Overview screening reel is available in three lengths to accommodate a variety of engagement activities. The reels each provide a general overview of the entire series and are designed to help audiences better understand, reflect on, and engage with the core themes of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
Discussion Questions
These discussion questions can initiate meaningful dialogue about THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION film
Reading List
Guidelines and Best Practices
Event Accessibility Checklist
Engagement Overview
Activities
Word Search Puzzle – Remember the Ladies
Word Search Puzzle – Revolutionaries
About the Film
Meet the Filmmakers
Production & Funding Credits for The American Revolution
Series and Episode Descriptions
Founding Documents
Explore the Interactive Declaration of Independence from the National Constitutional Center that includes the full text of the Declaration annotated by Akhil Reed Amar, essays and videos by leading scholars covering its key principles and history, and biographical essays and companion videos to learn about the 56 signers of the document. (https://constitutioncenter.org/declaration)
Beginning with the words “We the People,” the U.S. Constitution is composed of the Preamble, seven articles, and 27 amendments. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights. To learn more about this founding document, explore the National Constitution Center’s Interactive Constitution and dive deep into the text, history, and meaning from leading scholars of diverse legal and philosophical perspectives. (https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution)
Declaration of Independence – Letter Size
Declaration of Independence – Tabloid Size
United States Constitution
Voices of Liberty – Story Circle Activity Guide
This activity is designed to create a space where community members of all ages and backgrounds can reflect on the values of liberty, democracy, freedom, and independence – rooted in the story of The American Revolution – and share how those ideals resonate (or don’t) in their lives today.
Trivia
Get ready to test your knowledge and raise a glass (or a coffee mug) to history! Join us for a lively evening of American Revolution trivia.
From famous battles and bold leaders to the untold stories of women, Indigenous people, and everyday citizens who shaped the fight for independence, this isn’t your average history quiz. Expect a mix of surprising facts and spirited team competition as we discover together how the Revolution still connects to our lives today.
Perfect for libraries, PBS stations, community centers, bars, and coffeehouses looking to bring people together for a night of learning, camaraderie, and Revolutionary fun.
Beverage Coasters
Printable coasters featuring fun, conversation-starting trivia about the American Revolution—perfect for events, pubs, or community gatherings.
Buttons & Stickers
Create your own stickers and buttons to pass out at your community engagement events!
Buttons
Stickers
Buttons-Stickers Spec Sheet
Customizable Event Flyer
This customizable flyer template allows event organizers to quickly share information about their event with their communities.
Event flyer – bw – Acrobat fillable
Event flyer – bw – blank
Event flyer – bw – mockup
Event flyer – color – blank
Film & Event Promotion Assets
E CARD
American Revolution Title Card 16×9 JPG
American Revolution Title Card 16×9 PNG
American Revolution Title Card 1×1 JPG
American Revolution Title Card 1×1 PNG
Social Media Background: Facebook
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American Revolution Logo
American Revolution Logo Black and Red
American Revolution Logo White
American Revolution Logo White and Red
Event Participation Survey
If you are hosting a screening event, please consider sharing this Event Participation Survey with your audience. This survey will help us improve development of future engagement programming. Thank you!