217 FILMS
217films.bsky.social
217 FILMS
@217films.bsky.social
Independent film makers committed to the story of American art and culture. www.two17films.com
Still from "Glorious Morning: A Revolution Revealed" release date March 15, 2026. Michael Maglaras discussing the work of the artist, diplomat, soldier, spy, and true child of the Revolution...John Trumbull
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August 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The painter John Trumbull created his iconic portrait of Washington in 1792. In "Glorious Morning: A Revolution Revealed" Prof. Paul Staiti emphasizes "no Washington, no United States." The painting of our Revolution reveals who we were and what we have become. www.two17films.com
July 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Rough cut from our new film "Glorious Morning: A Revolution Revealed" featuring Sara Georgini of the MA Historical Society speaking about the importance of the letters of Abigail and John Adams. www.two17films.com
July 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
An Emerson quote for our times: “Know then, that the world exists for you. For you is the phenomenon perfect.”

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June 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Just finished a three-day shoot for our new film “Glorious Morning: A Revolution Revealed.” Featuring interviews with Sara Georgini @sarageorgini.bsky.social of MHS @mhs1791.bsky.social & Paul Staiti of Mount Holyoke College. More than 100 works of art from five American painters. www.two17films.com
June 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
John Trumbull, painter, soldier, spy. His iconic portrait of Washington from 1792. Trumbull is buried beneath this painting. Trumbull’s story reveals him to be in the middle of the Revolution. We will be shooting in the Trumbull gallery at the Yale University Art Gallery in September.
June 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM