If you’re in DC or NYC, you’re in prime position to catch “By George: It All Comes Down,” a new film by H. Paul Moon for America’s Semiquincentennial.

On July 9, 1776, following the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, New Yorkers toppled a statue of King George III that stood in Bowling Green. Among other things, the statue was melted down into musket balls to defend the American cause.

You can learn more about this one-hour documentary and the context of its New York premiere (on July 9, 2026, 250 years to the day later), a special outdoor screening just about a stone’s throw from the former location of the actual statue, by following the link. If you’re interested, you’ll also be able to reserve a free ticket.

nyc.july9th.com

In the meantime, the film is showing in a special four-screen immersive version at Dupont Underground (beneath Dupont Circle), in Washington, DC. Hourly showings take place every hour on the hour, weekends through July 5.

You can learn more about that here:

dc.july9th.com

I know Paul has worked long and hard on this project. I’ve already reserved my spot at the Battery. I hope you will join me in supporting it!

Yet more information, with stills from the film, here:

https://zenviolence.com/bygeorge