This September, Disney+ released the highly anticipated Hamilton: The Revolution Reimagined, a new film of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning Broadway musical. The movie premiered all around the world on September 13, giving fans a chance to experience the story of America’s founding father Alexander Hamilton in a cinematic way. With amazing performances and fresh directing choices, the movie became one of the most talked-about movies of the fall.
So why is this new version of Hamilton so important? Unlike the 2020 Disney+ recording of the stage show, this September’s release was designed as a full movie production. Director Thomas Kail combined Hollywood film-making techniques with the energy of the musical. This created a very fun and unique experience for people. For people who love theater, it’s a chance to relive the story in a new way. For people who have never seen Broadway, it makes Hamilton very exciting.
This release has also created conversations in schools and other communities. Teachers have already mentioned using clips of the film in history classes, showing how hip-hop, history, and storytelling can go together and make learning so much better for everyone! Fans across social media talked about how meaningful the story feels in today’s world. The fans loved the themes of legacy and identity.
Vincent Evans, a sophomore at Liberty, was asked what he would expect a Broadway musical about history to look or sound like. He replied, “I’d expect it to have cool costumes and maybe some serious songs.”