Hillsdale College Documentary ‘Revolutionary America’ Available for Streaming

The film explores the Revolution through the eyes of early Americans.

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HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College’s first feature-length documentary, “Revolutionary America,” is now available for streaming on YouTube and the Hillsdale College website. The film explores the Revolution through the eyes of early Americans, highlighting the experiences and principles that animated their fight for independence, self-government, and lasting republic.

“As we approach the 250th anniversary of American Independence, ‘Revolutionary America’ will help Americans to understand the purpose of the Revolution and the nature of the conflict,” said Jeremiah Regan, executive producer of Revolutionary America and of Online Learning at Hillsdale College. “Our Founding, which was possible due to the wisdom, faith, and courage of our forefathers, is the most remarkable political achievement in history.”

“Revolutionary America’ will help Americans to understand the purpose of the Revolution and the nature of the conflict.”

The documentary, produced by Hillsdale Studios, was shown in theatres from May 31 through June 2.

The film features Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn and Hillsdale faculty members John Grant, Wilfred McClay, Paul Moreno, Kevin Slack, and Thomas West, along with Michael J. Knowles, John Lovell and Eric Metaxas. The film features primary source accounts, an original score, evocative artwork, and dynamic visual effects.

To stream the documentary, visit online.hillsdale.edu or Hillsdale College’s YouTube channel.

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About Hillsdale Studios
Hillsdale Studios, an outreach of Hillsdale College, supports the College’s mission to educate all who wish to learn through video production, primarily with free, not-for-credit online courses and documentaries. The College’s library consists of 52 courses and documentaries, which have been accessed by over 5.3 million students worldwide. Recent documentaries include “Marxism, Socialism, and Communism,” released in 2024, and “Colonial America,” released in 2025. “Revolutionary America” is the Studio’s first theatrical release.

About Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College is an independent liberal arts college located in southern Michigan. Founded in 1844, the College has built a national reputation through its classical liberal arts core curriculum and its principled refusal to accept federal or state taxpayer subsidies, even indirectly in the form of student grants or loans. It also conducts an outreach effort promoting civil and religious liberty, including a free monthly speech digest, Imprimis, with a circulation of more than 7.5 million. For more information, visit hillsdale.edu.

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