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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 | 11 AM–1 PM | GRANTS PASS BRANCHJoin Southern Oregon PBS for a special screening of The American Revolution, the new Ken Burns docuseries that brings to life the origins, conflicts, and legacy of America’s founding war through his renowned storytelling. This 36-minute screening features clips from throughout the six-part, 12-hour documentary series.
After the screening, stay for a discussion with SOPBS CEO Phil Meyer about the state of public media and the power of storytelling in shaping civic understanding.
Watch The American Revolution on SOPBS at 8pm nightly from Sunday, November 16 through Friday, November 21.
This program is part of the library’s Declaration 250 series, honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. This program is free and open to the public. A library card is not needed to participate.
Presented in partnership with Southern Oregon PBS and made possible by WETA. Corporate funding for The American Revolution was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for The American Revolution was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. The American Revolution was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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