George Washington: The Indispensable Man

George Washington is central to Ken Burns’s latest documentary series, The American Revolution. As Burns has observed, “He’s deeply flawed. He owned hundreds of human beings. But without him, we don’t have a country.” Christopher Jackson’s groundbreaking performance as Washington in the Broadway hit Hamilton required intense preparation and a nuanced approach to portraying the iconic Founding Father. Alongside historian Rick Atkinson, Burns and Jackson will discuss bringing Washington to new generations of Americans.

This event is part of the 2026 Gettysburg Film Festival: American Revolution.

Purchase your tickets below:
$25/Back Tier, click here.
$15/Virtual Viewing, click here.*
Priority and general admission tickets are SOLD OUT.

*Please note: In-person tickets cannot be refunded or converted to virtual tickets. Virtual access allows you to watch the event online from a location of your choice—not at the festival venue. Virtual access does NOT include any clip reels or live musical performances due to copyright restrictions.