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!
"It was brilliant, I learned so much"
Toni Rauschkolb, Wilmington, NC
Toni Rauschkolb, Wilmington, NC
UPCOMING SCREENING EVENTS
Sanford, NC Premiere
FREE SCREENING EVENT
including LIVE Q&A with Director,
Semiquincentennial Committee Exec. Dir., Dr. Troy Kickler,
Sanford County Commmission Chair Kirk Smith
October 23, TWO SHOWINGS
including LIVE Q&A with Director,
Semiquincentennial Committee Exec. Dir., Dr. Troy Kickler,
Sanford County Commmission Chair Kirk Smith
October 23, TWO SHOWINGS
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Reserve your tickets HERE
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm REServer your tickets HERE
1801 Nash St., Sanford, NC 27330
Free Parking
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
PREVIOUS SCREENING EVENTS
"Entertaining, Informative!"
-Brian Smith of Wilmington, NC
-Brian Smith of Wilmington, NC
Perrysburg, OH Premiere
including LIVE Q&A with Director
September 24
Owens Community College
30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Audience: 108, FULL HOUSE including Elmwood High School students and raffles. Thank you Assistant Dean Ann Sergent, Professors Jen Hazel & Steven Culbertson!
September 24
Owens Community College
30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Audience: 108, FULL HOUSE including Elmwood High School students and raffles. Thank you Assistant Dean Ann Sergent, Professors Jen Hazel & Steven Culbertson!
(L-R) Todd Kleismit, Executive Director of the America 250 Ohio Commission, David Garrigus, writer publisher The American Constitution, and Dr. Alex Warner share a moment before taking the stage at Wayne Theatre. (Gaylen Blosser photo)
Filmmaker David Garrigus (L), Karen Burkett (center) and Debbie Nosonger of the Fort GreeneVille Daughters of the American Revolution host showing of The American Constitution. (Gaylen Blosser photo)
David Garrigus (center) and The Sons of the American Revolution at preview of The American Constitution. (Gaylen Blosser photo)
Greenville Mayor Jeff Whitaker and Filmmaker David Garrigus
Greenville, OH Premiere
"TREATY CITY"
including LIVE Q&A with Director
Emcee Alex Warner
September 23
The historic Wayne Theatre
540 S Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331
Audience: 130
"TREATY CITY"
including LIVE Q&A with Director
Emcee Alex Warner
September 23
The historic Wayne Theatre
540 S Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331
Audience: 130
"The feedback has been extraordinary."
Debbie Nisonger, Regent, Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR
Debbie Nisonger, Regent, Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR
"My work on this film began over 15 years ago with a personal quest: to understand our Constitution on a deeper level, which has now become a national necessity. Dramatizing the Constitution's origin story in an entertaining film provides a timely and powerful means for enhancing audiences' fundamental understanding of it. We the People must first understand our Constitution before we can truly address any problems with what many call a 'broken system.'"
-David Garrigus, Filmmaker & Constitution Advocate
-David Garrigus, Filmmaker & Constitution Advocate
Oberlin, OH Premiere
including LIVE Q&A with Director
September 22
Oberlin College
10 N Professor St, Oberlin, OH 44074
Audience: 25 students with excellent questions!
Thank you Professor Freedman!
September 22
Oberlin College
10 N Professor St, Oberlin, OH 44074
Audience: 25 students with excellent questions!
Thank you Professor Freedman!
"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
"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
Pickaway County, OH Premiere
including LIVE Q&A with Director
September 21
Ministry and Performing Arts Center
Ohio Christian University
1476 Lancaster Pike
Circleville, Ohio 43113
Audience: 150
September 21
Ministry and Performing Arts Center
Ohio Christian University
1476 Lancaster Pike
Circleville, Ohio 43113
Audience: 150
Chillicothe, OH Premiere
"the first capital of Ohio"
"the first capital of Ohio"
September 20
Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus
Bennett Hall Auditorium,
101 University Dr., Chillicothe, OH
including LIVE Q&A with Historian John O'Keefe & Director
Master of Ceremonies Kevin Shoemaker
Audience: 205
"All the comments were very positive and the film was excellent" - Terressa Reep, Regent, Nathaniel Massie Chapter DAR
Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus
Bennett Hall Auditorium,
101 University Dr., Chillicothe, OH
including LIVE Q&A with Historian John O'Keefe & Director
Master of Ceremonies Kevin Shoemaker
Audience: 205
"All the comments were very positive and the film was excellent" - Terressa Reep, Regent, Nathaniel Massie Chapter DAR
Toledo, OH Premiere
September 19
The University of Toledo
Savage & Associates business complex
2905 W Bancroft St, Toledo, OH 43606
including LIVE Q&A with the Director
moderated by Dr. Renee Heberle
Thank you Professor Holly Hey!
Audience: 45
The University of Toledo
Savage & Associates business complex
2905 W Bancroft St, Toledo, OH 43606
including LIVE Q&A with the Director
moderated by Dr. Renee Heberle
Thank you Professor Holly Hey!
Audience: 45
Louisville, OH Premiere
"CONSTITUTION TOWN, USA"
including LIVE Q&A with Director
September 18
Outdoor screening at the Downtown Green Space with a multitude of U.S. flags behind the screen.
504 E Main St., Louisville, OH 44641
Audience: 25
including LIVE Q&A with Director
September 18
Outdoor screening at the Downtown Green Space with a multitude of U.S. flags behind the screen.
504 E Main St., Louisville, OH 44641
Audience: 25
Berea, OH Premiere
including LIVE Q&A with Professor Matt Ward & Director
September 17
Baldwin Wallace University
Strosacker Hall Student Union
125 Tressel St, Berea, OH 44017
Audience: 45
September 17
Baldwin Wallace University
Strosacker Hall Student Union
125 Tressel St, Berea, OH 44017
Audience: 45
Colorado Premiere
including VIRTUAL Q&A with Director
at the Grand Lake U.S. Constitution Week
September 17
Grand Lake, CO
at the Grand Lake U.S. Constitution Week
September 17
Grand Lake, CO
"Folks really enjoy getting a better perspective of what happened that summer in 1787—A great historical account"
Marc Auville, President, Grand Lake U.S. Constitution Week
Marc Auville, President, Grand Lake U.S. Constitution Week
Ada Myers, Judy Bickford, Rick Booth, David Garrigus, Debbie Robinson, Todd Kleismit
Cambridge, OH Premiere
September 16
including LIVE Q&A with Rick Booth & Director
Crossroads Library Branch
63500 Byesville Rd. Cambridge, OH 43725
Popcorn, raffles, gifts, and more.
Audience: 50
"It was an amazing experience" -Judy Bickford, Regent, Anna Asbury Stone Chapter DAR
including LIVE Q&A with Rick Booth & Director
Crossroads Library Branch
63500 Byesville Rd. Cambridge, OH 43725
Popcorn, raffles, gifts, and more.
Audience: 50
"It was an amazing experience" -Judy Bickford, Regent, Anna Asbury Stone Chapter DAR
BGSU History Department Chair Amilcar Challu, Filmmaker David Garrigus, Kristin Schnerer
Bowling Green, OH Premiere
including LIVE Q&A with Director
September 15
Bowling Green State University
Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater
806 Ridge Street, Bowling Green, OH 43403
Audience: 57
September 15
Bowling Green State University
Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater
806 Ridge Street, Bowling Green, OH 43403
Audience: 57
Filmmaker David Garrigus, Judge Daniel Bain, Mayor-elect Nikolas Hertrich, Educator Aaron Grenier
Prosecutor Carolyn Henry, Judge Daniel Bain, Mayor elect Nikolas Hertrich, Principle Jason Schrock, Teacher Aaron Grenier, Filmmaker David Garrigus
Howell High School Auditorium Screening, 500 Junior Class, Sept 12, 2025
High School Premiere
September 12
Howell High School Auditorium
1200 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843
LIVE Q&A with Judge Bain, Howell Mayor Elect, & Director
Audience: 500
"Thank you again for allowing us to share your wonderful film! It was truly inspiring." -Aaron Grenier, Social Studies Teacher, James Madison Fellow
Howell High School Auditorium
1200 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843
LIVE Q&A with Judge Bain, Howell Mayor Elect, & Director
Audience: 500
"Thank you again for allowing us to share your wonderful film! It was truly inspiring." -Aaron Grenier, Social Studies Teacher, James Madison Fellow
Delta College, MI screening Sept 11, 2025
Michigan Premiere
September 11
Delta College - Main Campus Theater
1961 Delta Rd, University Center, MI 48710
LIVE Q&A with Professor Ryan Petersen, Dr. Lisa Lawrason, & Director
Free Popcorn, Free Constitutions, ASL, & Closed Captioned!
Audience: 100
Delta College - Main Campus Theater
1961 Delta Rd, University Center, MI 48710
LIVE Q&A with Professor Ryan Petersen, Dr. Lisa Lawrason, & Director
Free Popcorn, Free Constitutions, ASL, & Closed Captioned!
Audience: 100
Wilmington Mayor Saffo inspires sold out crowd at Wilmington premiere of THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION film.
Wilmington, NC Premiere
August 21st
SOLD OUT1,000-seat Kenan Auditorium
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
County Commissioner Rob Zapple, Mayor Bill Saffo,
Author David Houpt, & Preamble Foundation Director Bill Knowles
Q&A with Commissioner Zapple, Dr. Houpt, & Director
Presented by NHC America 250 NC & UNCW
"Thank you for making this foundational document come to life and accessible to audiences of all ages."
-Commissioner Rob Zapple, New Hanover County, NC
SOLD OUT1,000-seat Kenan Auditorium
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
County Commissioner Rob Zapple, Mayor Bill Saffo,
Author David Houpt, & Preamble Foundation Director Bill Knowles
Q&A with Commissioner Zapple, Dr. Houpt, & Director
Presented by NHC America 250 NC & UNCW
"Thank you for making this foundational document come to life and accessible to audiences of all ages."
-Commissioner Rob Zapple, New Hanover County, NC
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
Kirk and Wendy Smith, Constitution display, Charlotte, NC
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.
Fort Myers, FL Premiere Event at the Alliance for the Arts Theatre on April 3, 2025. Photo by D. Garrigus.
“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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