From The Atlantic.

Prior to an advanced screening of Ken Burns’s new PBS documentary series, “The American Revolution,” enjoy a reading of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” by John Lithgow and a live performance of “Hector the Hero,” an original song from “The American Revolution.”

The series explores America’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. The American Revolution is an expansive look at the virtues and contradictions of the war and the birth of the United States of America; the series follows dozens of figures, giving viewers a chance to experience the war through the memories of the men and women who experienced it.

0:00 Jeffrey Goldberg Welcoming Remarks
5:37 “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
13:40 “Hector the Hero”

Speakers include:
John Lithgow, Actor
Natalie MacMaster, Musician
Mary Frances Leahy, Musician

The Atlantic Festival brings the brand’s essential journalism to life on stage through dynamic conversations, exclusive screenings, and engaging performances. Expect rigorous dialogue with influential voices in politics, culture, business, technology, and media—plus opportunities to connect with other curious, thoughtful attendees.

The 2025 lineup includes Scott Galloway, Richard Ayoade with David Letterman, H.R. McMaster, Clara Wu Tsai, Arvind Krishna, Jennifer Doudna, Monica Lewinsky, Catherine Coleman Flowers, Bryan Stevenson, Dr. Becky Kennedy, and many more. Atlantic journalists including Jeffrey Goldberg, Jemele Hill, Vann Newkirk, and Sophie Gilbert will moderate and lead discussions.

Explore the full event: https://www.theatlantic.com/theatlanticfestival/