John Adams: Season 1, Episode 2Independence (16 Mar. 2008)After the Battles of Lexington and Concord Adams becomes the voice for independence at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Director:Tom Hooper |
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John Adams: Season 1, Episode 2Independence (16 Mar. 2008)After the Battles of Lexington and Concord Adams becomes the voice for independence at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Director:Tom Hooper |
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| Paul Giamatti | ... | ||
| Laura Linney | ... | ||
| Stephen Dillane | ... | ||
| David Morse | ... | ||
| Zeljko Ivanek | ... | ||
| Danny Huston | ... | ||
| Justin Theroux | ... | ||
| John Dossett | ... | ||
| Steven Hinkle | ... | ||
| Madeline Taylor | ... | ||
| Clancy O'Connor | ... | ||
| Tom Beckett | ... | ||
| Brennan Brown | ... | ||
| Ed Jewett | ... | ||
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Del Pentecost | ... | |
After viewing the dead and wounded on the battlefield of Concord, John Adams takes up the cause of Independence. Frustrated by the caution of delegates from colonies that do not share Massachusetts plight, the inexperienced politician is abrasive, obnoxious and even insulting. But with the advice of Abigail and Ben Franklin he soon learns he has allies, to cultivate them, to bide his time and to seize opportunities. Following John's nomination, George Washington takes charge of the army and enjoys successes despite supply shortages. Back at home, Abigail and the children risk supporting the war effort in most tangible ways but find Mother Nature more threatening. Written by David Foss
After Part 1 people were waiting to see what was going to happen next and here it is.
Part 2 of 7 focuses on John Adams played by Paul Giamatti Getting fellow members of the congress to sign a Dcleration Of Independence for the right to freedom. His Wife Abigail Adams played wonderfully by Laura Linney is trying to avoid her and her entire family getting the dreaded small pox.
This is as good as Part 1 and again makes you want to watch just to see what happens. You really feel for theses characters and the kind of things they do.
Not Rated.
1hr 31min/91min.
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