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"The American Constitution - FREE Wilmington Premiere with Live Q&A

Kenan Auditorium, Midtown Wilmington

$ Free

Aug 21

7:00 PM

Overview

🎬 Experience the dramatic origin story of our Constitution like never before!


Join us for the Wilmington premiere of this acclaimed documentary that brings the summer of 1787 to life through the Founders' own words and masterful performances by a superb cast.


"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


"Exceptional! Rich historical context & impressive cast" - Karl Smith, MOAA


🌟 WHAT MAKES THIS SPECIAL:

βœ… FREE admission - This is our gift to the Wilmington community

βœ… Exclusive premiere - See it before its PBS broadcast in 2026!

βœ… Distinguished speakers: Mayor Bill Saffo & County Commissioner Rob Zapple

βœ… Live Q&A with filmmaker David Garrigus and UNCW Professor & Author David Houpt

βœ… Special exhibit featuring historical artifacts


πŸ“… EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Venue: Kenan Auditorium, UNC Wilmington

Address: 515 Wagoner Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403


Doors Open: 6:00 PM

Show Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM


🎟️ RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKETS:

https://uncwarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2099


Tickets are required for entry. This is a ticketed event with limited seating.


πŸ“š ABOUT THE FILM:

This groundbreaking documentary unveils the dramatic origin story of the Constitution. Leading historians masterfully recount the Constitution's epic creation as a superb cast portrays the Framers in Philadelphia over the summer of 1787.

Non-partisan, historically accurate, and absolutely riveting.


🀝 PRESENTED BY:


Made possible by a grant from America 250 NC

Special thanks to University of North Carolina Wilmington & The Preamble Foundation


Learn more: CONSTITUTIONMOVIE.COM


This is more than a movieβ€”it's a community conversation about the principles that unite us. Bring your questions, bring your curiosity, and join us for an unforgettable evening!

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