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Hillsdale Today
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Hillsdale College Lands Theatrical Release for 'Revolutionary America' Documentary
The private Christian liberal arts school's first feature-length film explores the political principles behind the American Revolution.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:03pm
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Hillsdale College's new documentary film aims to explore the ideological foundations of the American Revolution through a conservative lens.Hillsdale TodayHillsdale College, a private conservative Christian liberal arts college in Michigan, is set to release its first feature-length documentary film titled 'Revolutionary America' in May. The film aims to bring into focus the political principles that motivated Americans during the period from 1763 to 1791 in their fight for independence and self-government.
Why it matters
As a prominent conservative institution, Hillsdale College's foray into documentary filmmaking represents an effort to shape the public's understanding of the American Revolution and its underlying ideological foundations from a right-leaning perspective. The theatrical release marks an expansion of the college's educational mission beyond its campus.
The details
Hillsdale College, located about 45 minutes southwest of Jackson, Michigan, has produced its first feature-length documentary film. 'Revolutionary America' will explore the political principles that motivated Americans during the period from 1763 to 1791 in their fight for independence and self-government.
- The documentary film 'Revolutionary America' is set to be released in theaters in May 2026.
The players
Hillsdale College
A private conservative Christian liberal arts college located in Hillsdale, Michigan.
The takeaway
Hillsdale College's decision to produce and release a feature-length documentary film on the American Revolution reflects the institution's efforts to shape the public's understanding of the founding principles of the United States from a conservative perspective, extending its educational mission beyond its campus.
