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Washington

Washington

Documentary
2020, Show
tells the story of how a fatherless young soldier full of personal ambition becomes a leader of men willing to sacrifice all for the common cause. How a once-loyal British subject rises to battle an empire in a liberty-or-death campaign to forge a new nation. And then how, at the zenith of his power, the victorious general voluntarily steps down, becoming what King George III would call “the greatest man in the world.” Believing his public duty complete, he heads into retirement ready to be a farmer. But with the young country on the verge of collapse, he is once again called to lead, creating the most powerful and successful democracy in history. You may think you know George Washington, but there’s more to our preeminent founding father than you’ve been told. chips away the marble to reveal the man at the heart of our nation’s story. You’ll never look at George Washington, or the founding of our country, the same way again.
Country: United States
Cast:
Jeff Daniels,
Nicholas Rowe,
Nia Roberts,
Hainsley Lloyd Bennett
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Roel Reiné
Director
Matthew Ginsburg
Director
Jeff Daniels
As Self - Narrator
Nicholas Rowe
As George Washington
Nia Roberts
As Martha Washington
Hainsley Lloyd Bennett
As William Lee

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"Washington" is a gripping documentary series that delves into the life of America's founding father, George Washington. Through captivating reenactments and insightful interviews with historians, the show reveals Washington's transformation from a young, ambitious soldier to a celebrated leader who would sacrifice everything for the greater good. From his early days as a loyal British subject to his role as the first president of the United States, this series explores the definitive moments in Washington's life and uncovers the man behind the monument. Get ready to discover the untold story of George Washington and how he shaped the course of American history.

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