Join us for a screening of an excerpt reel from the recent PBS documentary, The American Revolution, followed by a discussion about what it means to be revolutionary moderated by Senator Paul Mark. We invite participants to consider the questions: “What does revolution mean to you?” and “Is there an historical figure, a musician, an author, an artist, a leader, etc who epitomizes a spirit of revolution in your opinion?” Attendees are welcome to bring their thoughts or any examples of work, art, writing, music, etc. around these questions that they might want to share. We look forward to a rich and respectful discussion!
Refreshments will be served.
In 2010, Paul Mark was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives to serve the 2nd Berkshire district and in 2022, was elected to serve the 57 Cities and Towns that make up the Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District in the Massachusetts State Senate. Since taking office, Paul has been an outspoken champion and strong advocate for progressive, working class issues.
Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.