1776

Name: 1776
Genre: Drama, Family, History, Musical
Released: 1972-11-09
Duration: 2 h 21 min

A rousing musical drama unfolds as the Continental Congress's most influential figures gather to decide whether to sever ties with Britain, shaping the course of American history.

In the days leading up to July 4, 1776, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin convince Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence to stall a vote on independence. Meanwhile, George Washington's dire reports of military defeats pose a threat to the resolution, and a single "nay" vote could forever jeopardize independence.