Staff Reports
The new teaser for Young Washington landed like a shot across the bow of woke Hollywood, and conservative Americans should be thrilled. Angel Studios dropped the trailer and a national pre-order push that openly asks patriots to “Make This the No. 1 Movie in America” for the nation’s 250th, signaling a rare, unapologetic celebration of our founding spirit.
This film is being helmed by Jon Erwin, a director who has repeatedly proven he knows how to tell values-driven stories with heart, and it assembles surprising heavyweights alongside fresh talent to tell Washington’s early, gritty years. William Franklyn-Miller takes the lead with Ben Kingsley and Andy Serkis among the marquee names lending gravitas to a story about the young soldier Washington before he became the general and president we revere.
Even more impressive is the way Angel Studios is turning distribution into a grassroots movement, putting tickets on sale well before filming wrapped and asking everyday Americans to reserve their seats for Independence Day weekend next year. That kind of direct-to-community model is exactly what our culture needs when legacy studios pander to the elite and ignore what actually moves the country.
If you’ve been sick of cynical, historically neutered “history” from the usual gatekeepers, Young Washington looks like a corrective — a cinematic reminder that America was forged by courage, sacrifice, and conviction, not by the revisionist lectures in university basements. Jon Erwin’s track record with faith-forward and victory stories suggests this won’t be timid; it will be an unapologetic, stirring origin tale for a generation hungry for heroes.
Timing matters. Releasing this film on the Fourth of July weekend of the Semiquincentennial is no accident — it’s a battle for the narrative of our nation’s founding, and Angel Studios is asking patriots to show up in force to make clear which stories win in the marketplace. If conservatives treat this like another niche release and stay home, the left will keep filling theaters, classrooms, and funding streams with their versions of history.
This isn’t just about one movie; it’s about proving that when we organize, spend our dollars, and show up, we can reclaim our culture one blockbuster at a time. Hardworking Americans who love their country should see Young Washington on opening weekend, bring their families, and make a loud statement that the stories that built this nation still matter.
