Dawn Of The American Revolution: A Lexington Family

Duration: 16 0:16:02

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1964

Creator: Coronet Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Credits: W. Linwood Chase

Description: Filmed at historical sites of events leading to the American Revolution. Seen through the eyes of a young boy in a situation involving his family. It clarifies important issues of the period., Focuses on the Millers, a Lexington family, and their visiting English uncle to portray the history of events that led to the outbreak of the American Revolution. Discusses the issues and mood of the period, relating the taxes and other laws which were imposed upon the colonists. Concludes as young Miles Miller becomes a drummer boy to help summon the minutemen to fight.

Complete Record: Uses a dramatic situation involving a young boy's family to re-enact the history of events that led to the American revolution. Photographed on historical sites. , Dawn Of The American Revolution: A Lexington Family. Coronet Instructional Films. 16 Min., Sd., B&W, 16 Mm. © Coronet Instructional Films, A Division Of Esquire, Inc.; 14oct64; Mp14615. NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

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