Special Preview of The American Revolution: A film by Ken Burns
Charleston, SC 29401
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio, in partnership with the College of Charleston and SC250, welcome celebrated, award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns to Charleston for an exclusive preview of the new series, The American Revolution, directed by Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. This special event will include a screening of excerpts from the upcoming documentary (airing on SCETV beginning on Nov. 16), followed by a discussion moderated by SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell with Burns, Dr. Kathleen DuVal and Dr. Walter Edgar, noted South Carolina historian and host of Walter Edgar’s Journal.
Doors Open
30 Minutes Prior to Event
Press Conference
Earlier in the day, Burns will join others at the historic Cistern Yard on the College of Charleston’s campus for a press conference. The press conference will be livestreamed via SCETV's social media platforms and on the SCETV website.
When: Wednesday, May 14 at 11 a.m.
Event and livestream viewing details coming soon.
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.