In a new documentary film produced by the Rivendell Center and NOBLE, we explore the remarkable life of colonial leader Doctor Benjamin Rush.
Consider the revolutionary resume of Benjamin Rush: a signer of the Declaration of Independence, chief surgeon in George Washington’s Continental Army, a pioneer in psychology, a fervent abolitionist, a champion of women’s education, and a man of faith. It is hard to think of a colonial leader who more fully embodied the political and religious ideals of the American Revolution.
Join Joseph Loconte, PhD, a New York Times bestselling author, educator, and filmmaker, and be part of the conversation as we honor America’s 250th! We’ll start with a lively reception featuring jazz, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres and then launch into the film and the Q&A discussion.
The one-hour documentary, RUSH: The American Revolution’s Indispensable Doctor, was introduced at the White House Arts & Culture Summit and screened at the Tribeca Film Center in New York City.