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Sons of Liberty (History Channel) First Look
Tv equal ^ | 1/25/15 | staff

Posted on 01/25/2015 9:04:43 AM PST by Mozilla

The upcoming six-part miniseries, Sons of Liberty, follows a defiant and radical group of young men – Sam Adams (Ben Barnes), John Adams (Henry Thomas), Paul Revere (Michael Raymond-James), John Hancock (Rafe Spall) and Joseph Warren (Ryan Eggold) – as they band together in secrecy to change the course of history and make America a nation.Calling themselves the Sons of Liberty, they light the spark that ignited a revolution. Though their names have become American legend, this group of young rebels didn’t start off as noble patriots in powdered wigs. They were a new American generation of young men from varied backgrounds, struggling to find purpose in their lives. They were looking for equality, but they found something greater: Independence.

Sons of Liberty premieres its three night event on January 25th at 9pm on History Channel.

(Excerpt) Read more at tvequals.com ...


TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: americanrevolution; foundingfathers; history; sonsofliberty; tvprograms; tvseries
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To: Boogieman

Hadn’t heard of it, but you’re correct. Drama is one thing, but some of these shows are just including things that don’t need to be.

A spy show, set in the 1700s doesn’t need to have a female coming over to a married man’s home with the threat of being caught in the act of sex on the dining table as some “essential” value to the story line...I was just sitting there waiting for the inevitable...the British officer returning. STUPID!

I think the producers think that if they don’t include sex, then the show will fail...

Here’s something writers/producers, try some quality writing and plot development...or is that beyond your capabilities?


41 posted on 01/25/2015 11:21:53 AM PST by SZonian (Throwing our allegiances to political parties in the long run gave away our liberty.)
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To: yarddog

Perhaps it was the 1st and 2nd Florida expeditions, starting out from Savanna Georgia trying to rout the Florida loyalists? Look up Revolutionary Florida expeditions.


42 posted on 01/25/2015 12:45:17 PM PST by snippy_about_it
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To: snippy_about_it

Thanks.


43 posted on 01/25/2015 1:12:15 PM PST by yarddog (Romans 8:38-39, For I am persuaded.)
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To: Boogieman

They really didn’t add the amorous scenes. The book “Outlander,” and the series of books that followed included these scenes. I actually paid for STARZ to get the “Outlander,” series. Wonderfully produced. Very true to story line.

After the fifth book you really do have to suspend reality. How could this couple and their family have been involved in so many important historical events. But, it’s a kick.

Now adding these types of scenes to “Turn,” insulted me. If supposedly fact based, I haven’t read anything that supports them up.


44 posted on 01/25/2015 1:40:51 PM PST by WHATNEXT?
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To: Boogieman

LOL! I am guessing you haven’t read the books?


45 posted on 01/25/2015 3:52:31 PM PST by conservativegranny
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To: ProtectOurFreedom; Boogieman
Also, beware of the slavery angle.

Cheers

46 posted on 01/25/2015 4:55:58 PM PST by fone (@ the breaking point!)
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To: Mozilla

for anyone who doesn’t use cable - I turned my off 7 years ago, refuse to pay that kind of money when I can get everything I watch free online - here’s the link.

I have a cable from my PC to the big screen in the living room - and watch on TV -

http://www.tvpc.com/Channel.php?ChannelID=7272


47 posted on 01/25/2015 4:59:02 PM PST by maine-iac7 (Christian is as Christian does - by their fruits ye shall know them.)
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To: maine-iac7

As soon as I clicked the link you provided my anti-virus jumped into action. FWIW.


48 posted on 01/25/2015 5:06:19 PM PST by jy8z (When push comes disguised as nudge, I do not budge.)
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To: Mozilla

What? Miss the Pro Bowl? Just kidding...


49 posted on 01/25/2015 5:08:18 PM PST by 38special (For real, y'all.)
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To: jy8z

Sons of Liberty is two hours long... so they can flesh out our founding fathers without relying on scene gimmicks that compress what you need to know in a one-minute segmnent that you may have missed going to the restroom. :)


50 posted on 01/25/2015 5:11:21 PM PST by txhurl (They claim conservatives aren't electable yet they disguise themselves as conservatives to win.)
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To: txhurl

My understanding is that it will show these young heroes quaffing a lot of beer or ale, which is ok with me. I bet they loved their get togethers at the taverns to discuss plans.


51 posted on 01/25/2015 5:43:27 PM PST by Red_Devil 232 ((VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!))
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To: Red_Devil 232

Off to a good start, pillaging the Governor’s house.


52 posted on 01/25/2015 6:07:02 PM PST by Gamecock (Joel Osteen is a preacher of the Gospel like Colonel Sanders is an Army officer.)
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To: Gamecock

Yes! I wonder how accurate this is? Did this riot actually happen?


53 posted on 01/25/2015 6:10:37 PM PST by Red_Devil 232 ((VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!))
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To: Red_Devil 232

**My understanding is that it will show these young heroes quaffing a lot of beer or ale, which is ok with me.**

Can’t hold that against them. I’ve quaffed a bit of ale myself.


54 posted on 01/25/2015 6:10:46 PM PST by Gamecock (Joel Osteen is a preacher of the Gospel like Colonel Sanders is an Army officer.)
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To: Red_Devil 232

No idea.


55 posted on 01/25/2015 6:11:30 PM PST by Gamecock (Joel Osteen is a preacher of the Gospel like Colonel Sanders is an Army officer.)
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To: Gamecock

Lookin good so far.


56 posted on 01/25/2015 6:13:27 PM PST by txhurl (They claim conservatives aren't electable yet they disguise themselves as conservatives to win.)
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To: Red_Devil 232
This guy says no: http://allthingsliberty.com/2015/01/discover-the-truth-behind-history-channels-sons-of-liberty-series/
57 posted on 01/25/2015 6:18:09 PM PST by Gamecock (Joel Osteen is a preacher of the Gospel like Colonel Sanders is an Army officer.)
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To: txhurl

I’m liking it. Certainly will inspire me to do some reading.

I have Dr Walter Edgar’s “South Carolina, A History.” On my 20th or so viewing of “The Patriot” I read the chapter on SC’s participation in the Revolution. It followed very nicely. Lot of interpretation and embellishment, but the book was a very nice companion.


58 posted on 01/25/2015 6:21:58 PM PST by Gamecock (Joel Osteen is a preacher of the Gospel like Colonel Sanders is an Army officer.)
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To: Dead Corpse

Not 100% accurate?

It’s generally lotsa bullshit

Ragnars own existence is iffy

Shield maidens were mythic figures like Amazons or Valkyries not real

I’ gave up on it

Have they brought in black Vikings yet

Just more deconstruction revisionist pap

Which is all anyone born post 1970 knows

Unless they are thirsty

It’s funny.....you see the post episode interviews with writers and you see. Why


59 posted on 01/25/2015 6:22:20 PM PST by wardaddy (glenn beck is a nauseous politically correct conservative on LSD)
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To: txhurl

Yep a bunch of our young healthy young men taking on the the kings men!


60 posted on 01/25/2015 6:22:45 PM PST by Red_Devil 232 ((VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!))
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