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Plot
Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.
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Cast
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Alexander Hamilton
Leslie Odom Jr.
Aaron Burr
Renée Elise Goldsberry
Angelica Schuyler
Phillipa Soo
Eliza Hamilton
Daveed Diggs
Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
Christopher Jackson
George Washington
Jasmine Cephas Jones
Peggy Schuyler / Maria Reynolds
Okieriete Onaodowan
Hercules Mulligan / James Madison
Anthony Ramos
John Laurens / Philip Hamilton
Jonathan Groff
King George
Carleigh Bettiol
Ensemble
Ariana DeBose
Ensemble
Hope Easterbrook
Ensemble
Sydney James Harcourt
Phillip Schuyler / James Reynolds / Doctor / Ensemble
Sasha Hutchings
Ensemble
Thayne Jasperson
Samuel Seabury / Ensemble
Elizabeth Judd
Ensemble
Jon Rua
Charles Lee / Ensemble
Austin Smith
Ensemble
Seth Stewart
Ensemble
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This film reimagines a crucial period in American history through a contemporary musical lens, blending hip-hop and traditional show tunes to narrate the life of an iconic Founding Father. It highlights themes of ambition, legacy, and the complexities of identity within a multicultural framework. Audiences who appreciate innovative storytelling and a fresh take on historical narratives will find this work particularly engaging, as it reshapes the conventions of both musical theatre and historical drama.
Themes
- •the legacy of revolution and change
- •the struggle for identity and agency
- •the intersection of history and theatre
- •the power of storytelling through music
- •the fight against systemic oppression
Mood
uplifting
Era
contemporary
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