1776 ~ Roots of a Nation: An Idaho Film Festival

Friday, August 28 at 7 PM

Idaho Humanities Council presents 1776 as part of Roots of a Nation: An Idaho Film Festival. A musical retelling of the American Revolution’s political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence. Rousing, witty, and surprisingly timely, 1776 transforms the birth of a nation into an engaging political drama that feels as relevant today as ever.

After each screening, historians and film scholars from the University of Idaho take the stage for a lively, engaging panel—perfect for curious minds of all ages to ask questions and dig deeper into the stories.

Rated: PG | 2 hr 21 min | Tickets: $8 GA / $10 Festival Pass

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
As part of the 250th commemoration, these films explore American and Idaho history through different lenses—what we choose to remember, how stories are told, and how the past is shaped on screen. This moment invites us to look again: to consider how history has been represented over time and what those portrayals reveal about the nation we are still becoming. Watching together gives us a chance to learn not just from history itself, but from how film helps us understand, question, and reinterpret our past. Don’t miss the other films in the festival lineup:

SACAJAWEA OF THE SALMON RIVER VALLEY ~ August 29 at 3 PM
TRAIN DREAMS ~ August 29 at 7 PM