Hamilton's America

A behind-the-scenes look at Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical Hamilton.

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Hamilton's America Great Performances

Premiered October 21, 2016

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Hamilton's America

Hamilton’s America, the documentary film that brings history to vivid life through the lens of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton – winner of 11 Tony Awards® and the Pulitzer Prize – explodes onto THIRTEEN’s Great Performances, as the season premiere of the PBS Arts Fall Festival.

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Christopher Jackson, who plays George Washington in Hamilton, discusses his character.

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Christopher Jackson on George Washington

Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote part of his smash hit from Aaron Burr's bedroom.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda on Writing in Aaron Burr's Bedroom

Phillipa Soo, who plays Eliza Schuyler in Hamilton, discusses how Eliza met Alexander.

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Phillipa Soo on Eliza Schuyler

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom Jr. visit "the room where it happened."

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The Room Where it Happens

Oskar Eustis, head of the Public Theater compares Lin-Manuel Miranda to Shakespeare.

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Oskar Eustis Compares Lin-Manuel Miranda to Shakespeare

Hamilton was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr in 1804. His legacy lives on in many forms.

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Hamilton in :60: His Legacy

In this Hamilton in :60 video, learn about Alexander Hamilton, the immigrant.

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Hamilton in :60: The Immigrant

In this Hamilton in :60 video, learn about Alexander Hamilton, the military officer.

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Hamilton in :60: The Military Officer

In this segment of Hamilton in :60, learn about Alexander Hamilton's political career.

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Hamilton in :60: The Politician

The documentary film that shows how Lin-Manuel Miranda brought Hamilton to life.

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Hamilton's America: Official Extended Trailer

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