https://freerepublic.com/tag/youngwashington/ en-us Sat, 4 Jul 2026 04:02:58 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4386587/posts Releasing a film about a founding father of the United States during the country’s 250th birthday year is such a slam-dunk idea that it’s a wonder there haven’t been several already. Somehow, “Young Washington,” the latest release from faith-friendly, red state-targeted Angel Studios, has the field all to itself. Luckily, it’s good—not a knockout by any means, but a modern example of the sort of movie that used to be a permanent asset in Hollywood’s studio portfolio: a well-crafted but accessible biopic about the maturation of a person who helped shape the nation’s image of itself. Jon Erwin’s drama is... RogerEbert.com https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4386587/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2026 04:02:58 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4386573/posts Went with my brother and a friend today to see "Young Washington" which was released today. I have been looking forward to this movie for some time, and wondered if any other Freepers saw it, and if you liked it. Me? I thought it was great. I am reasonably well read on Washington, and I think he is one of the greatest men who have ever lived. To me, 95% of Americans who know anything about George Washington only know about his activities in the years directly before and after 1775, and this movie ended about ten years before that.... https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4386573/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2026 02:19:05 GMT