See "The American Constitution" at a national tour screening event ahead of its PBS premiere in 2026, which include Q&A with the director & historians and more! Experience the groundbreaking feature film that unveils the Constitution's dramatic creation. Set in 1787 Philadelphia, a superb cast of actors bring the framers to life. Best-selling authors and leading historians masterfully reveal how George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin changed the world.
"Creative, engaging, and timely"
Dean Andrea Funk, The Colleges of Law Hybrid JD Program, - Ventura
Dean Andrea Funk, The Colleges of Law Hybrid JD Program, - Ventura
Find a screening near you on the "THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION" Nationwide Roadshow Tour!
UPCOMING SCREENING EVENTS
Wilmington, NC Premiere
FREE SCREENING EVENT
August 21, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kenan Auditorium on the campus of
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Keynotes by County Commissioner Rob Zapple & Mayor Bill Saffo
LIVE Q&A with Director David Garrigus & Author David Houpt
Contest, Prizes & more!
August 21, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kenan Auditorium on the campus of
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Keynotes by County Commissioner Rob Zapple & Mayor Bill Saffo
LIVE Q&A with Director David Garrigus & Author David Houpt
Contest, Prizes & more!
Community is encouraged to attend!
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE
Michigan Premiere
FREE SCREENING EVENT
September 11, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Delta College - Main Campus
1961 Delta Rd, University Center, MI 48710
G160-Lecture Theater
September 11, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Delta College - Main Campus
1961 Delta Rd, University Center, MI 48710
G160-Lecture Theater
No Tickets Required
Community is encouraged to attend!
Community is encouraged to attend!
Greenville, OH Premiere
FREE SCREENING EVENT
September 23, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Wayne Theatre
540 S Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331
September 23, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Wayne Theatre
540 S Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331
Cambridge, OH Premiere
FREE SCREENING EVENT
September 16, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
September 16, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
More information coming soon
Louisville, OH Premiere
CONSTITUTION TOWN, USA
FREE SCREENING EVENT
September 18, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
FREE SCREENING EVENT
September 18, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
More information coming soon
Minerva, OH Premiere
FREE SCREENING EVENT
September 20, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
September 20, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
More information coming soon
Circleville, OH Premiere
FREE SCREENING EVENT
September 21
September 21
More information coming soon
Greenville, OH Premiere
FREE SCREENING EVENT
September 23, 7:;00 pm - 9:00 pm
September 23, 7:;00 pm - 9:00 pm
More information coming soon
Sanford, NC Premiere
FREE SCREENING EVENT
October 23
Central Carolina Community College Civic Auditorium
1801 Nash St., Sanford, NC 27330
More information coming soon
October 23
Central Carolina Community College Civic Auditorium
1801 Nash St., Sanford, NC 27330
More information coming soon
Community is encouraged to attend!
Halifax, NC Premiere
SCREENING EVENT
August 1, 2026
Historic Halifax State Historic Site
25 Saint David St.
Halifax, North Carolina 27839
More information coming soon
August 1, 2026
Historic Halifax State Historic Site
25 Saint David St.
Halifax, North Carolina 27839
More information coming soon
"Entertaining, Informative!"
-Brian Smith of Wilmington, NC
-Brian Smith of Wilmington, NC
"Captivating, stimulating, and so timely"
-Senior Deputy Public Defender Justin Tuttle, & Adjunct Professor at the Colleges of Law - Ventura
-Senior Deputy Public Defender Justin Tuttle, & Adjunct Professor at the Colleges of Law - Ventura
Fort Myers, FL Premiere Event at the Alliance for the Arts Theatre on April 3, 2025. Photo by D. Garrigus.
"I began work on this film more than 15 years ago, driven by my desire to understand the Constitution on a deeper level. It has become a moment of national necessity. We the People must first understand our Constitution before we can truly address any problems with our 'broken system.' This film provides a better understanding."
-David Garrigus, Filmmaker & Constitution Advocate
-David Garrigus, Filmmaker & Constitution Advocate
"American society needs to rebuild its secondary social institutions
and Americans must examine true stories about our shared history.
Thank you for helping us progress toward those two goals."
-Deputy District Attorney David Barnes & Adjunct Professor at the Colleges of Law - Ventura
and Americans must examine true stories about our shared history.
Thank you for helping us progress toward those two goals."
-Deputy District Attorney David Barnes & Adjunct Professor at the Colleges of Law - Ventura
PREVIOUS SCREENING EVENTS
California Premiere
FREE SCREENING EVENT
July 12, 2025
The Colleges of Law - Ventura Campus
4475 Market Street, Ventura, CA
July 12, 2025
The Colleges of Law - Ventura Campus
4475 Market Street, Ventura, CA
"Thank you Dean Funk, your faculty and students for a fantastic experience at a remarkable school." -David Garrigus
"Well made, thoughtful, & even humorous at times"
-Associate Dean April Vincent, The Colleges of Law - Ventura
-Associate Dean April Vincent, The Colleges of Law - Ventura
"I loved it!"
-James S. Todd of Charlottesville, VA
-James S. Todd of Charlottesville, VA
Tennessee Premiere
FREE SCREENING EVENT
June 5, 2025
at the historic Palace Theatre
146 N Water Ave, Gallatin, TN 37066
June 5, 2025
at the historic Palace Theatre
146 N Water Ave, Gallatin, TN 37066
"Inspirational"
Roger Williams of Culpeper, VA
Roger Williams of Culpeper, VA
North Carolina Premiere
FREE SCREENING EVENT
May 21, 2025
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Boardman Auditorium
Followed by LIVE Q&A with the Film’s Director, and UNCC Professor & Author Eric Heberlig. Included a Constitutional Contest, Prizes and more!
May 21, 2025
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Boardman Auditorium
Followed by LIVE Q&A with the Film’s Director, and UNCC Professor & Author Eric Heberlig. Included a Constitutional Contest, Prizes and more!
"I enjoyed it thorougly!"
-Jeann Boyle of Fort Myers, FL
-Jeann Boyle of Fort Myers, FL
"Thought-provoking history"
-Daniel Butler of Cape Coral, FL
-Daniel Butler of Cape Coral, FL
"Excellent to show in our schools!"
-Patrick Blose, Fort Wayne, IN
-Patrick Blose, Fort Wayne, IN
On April 10th, we started the important work of molding "THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION" into a powerful classroom tool for students and teachers. The event was led by Benjamin Boyce, who is the Director, Civics Outreach and Strategic Partnerships at University of Florida's new Hamilton Center. The teachers seemed to really appreciate this groundbreaking film and shared insights that will ultimately lead to an exciting classroom tool.
"I wish every young person in this country could see
this incredible portrayal of the true birth of our nation!"
-Stephen Meeker of Wilmington, NC
this incredible portrayal of the true birth of our nation!"
-Stephen Meeker of Wilmington, NC
World Premiere Success! Feature-Film Documentary Elevates Civic Literacy in Southwest Florida
"THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION" began its Nationwide Theatrical Tour on April 3rd at the Alliance for the Arts Theatre in Fort Myers, Florida.
Following both screenings, award-winning filmmaker, DAVID GARRIGUS, was joined on stage by JAMES MADISON, the Father of the Constitution and 4th U.S. President, uncannily portrayed by nationally-recognized first-person interpreter and Madison expert, LOUIS MAGILL. Garrigus and James Madison conversed with the audiences about the film and the historical Constitution. Proceeds benefited The Preamble Foundation. Special thanks to premier sponsor Crews Environmental.
“Dramatizing the origin story in an entertaining film provides a timely and powerful means for enhancing the public’s fundamental understanding of the Constitution,” Garrigus asserted. “Civic illiteracy is an existential threat to our nation and was one of the Founders’ greatest fears when they designed the U.S. system of government.”
In 1822, James Madison wrote, “A people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives.”
A 2025 survey of adults conducted by the Center for Applied Research in Education, USC, revealed only one issue with nearly total cross-partisan agreement. 93% of Democrats and 95% of Republicans, agree that all students should participate in learning activities about the U.S. Constitution.
Garrigus added, “There are many deeply partisan divisions over interpreting the Constitution, but the facts of what happened in Philadelphia in 1787 are essentially, undisputed and provide us with a shared history that every American should know and cherish.”
JAMES MADISON, Father of the Constitution and 4th President, portrayed by nationally-recognized first-person interpreter Louis Magill who appeared in-person at this event. Photo by D Garrigus.
"Historically accurate"
-Col. (ret.) Gray Heppner of Crozet, VA
-Col. (ret.) Gray Heppner of Crozet, VA
The project is filmmaker David Garrigus’ second major historical documentary after his award-winning PBS two-hour Kitty Hawk: The Wright Brothers’ Journey of Invention featuring Neil Armstrong and John Glenn. Six years in the making, Kitty Hawk is widely recognized as the best documentary to tell the story of how the airplane was invented.
"It's hard to understand American society and politics without understanding the Constitution."
—Michael Klarman, Harvard Law School Constitutional Historian
—Michael Klarman, Harvard Law School Constitutional Historian
"Excellent presentation of how our system evolved"
Tom Vodde, Fort Wayne, IN
Tom Vodde, Fort Wayne, IN
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