From the HBO mini series, "John Adams", this scene depicts the moment when our Founding Fathers were notified by King George of England that if they do not cease their talk of rebellion, they will all be hanged.
Powerful. One of my pet peeves is people who bitch and moan and yet say nothing, while those who DO have the nerve to speak out are said to be "angry" or "bitter" or "opinionated". Well how do you think our Founding Fathers felt when a bounty was put on their heads? These men put their lives and their family's lives on the chopping block in order to write a Declaration of Independence that not only benefit them, but all Americans from that day forward.
And one of the best things I've ever seen - on TV or Film. That's John Hancock reading King George's letter, Thomas Jefferson (redhead), Paul Giamatti is John Adams, the guy who says "God damn the king" is Samuel Adams, and I'm sure you'll recognize Ben Franklin.
I believe this is out on DVD if you missed. Get it.
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