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“Revolution to Rights: America at 250” spotlights U.S. History on "Historical Drama with The Boston Sisters®" in 2026 podcast series 

Washington, DC – January 8, 2026 – "Historical Drama with The Boston Sisters®" 2026 podcast schedule features a lineup of films and series about America’s 250-year history of advancing freedom since the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The theme for the 10-part special series is Revolution to Rights: America at 250 and emphasizes stories that show that freedom is not just a state-of-being, but continuous collective actions that shape the  American identity and experience.

“So much of our history is rooted in the quest for freedom,” said co-host Taquiena Boston. “Now in our 5th podcast season, our hope for this American History series is to inspire listeners to not only absorb lessons from the past but also to be inspired to participate as history makers in the United States' continuing story, working in their communities to advance  the promise of the nation.”

The Revolution to Rights series begins January 27, 2026 with LINCOLN. Release dates and guest details for the podcasts will be announced along with regular historical drama podcast offerings. 

“We chose to kick off the series with films about the U.S. Civil War,” says co-host Michon Boston. “The Civil War represents a pivotal moment in our nation's history, challenging us to confront the true meaning of freedom and to shape an American identity grounded in those principles.”

Each Revolution to Rights podcast will explore key moments in factual history dramatized through films and miniseries in conversations with distinguished guests who include historians, curators, artists, writers, and civic leaders. The intention is to remind  audiences of the varied paths taken – and the many battles fought – toward achieving freedom for all. The series will also encourage audiences to engage in further reading, visits to historic sites, and civic engagement, and connecting their family and community history to the United States 250-year anniversary.

The Revolution to Rights 2026 films and series, released between 1997 - 2024, are available for streaming on various platforms.

  • LINCOLN (2012): Winner of a 2013 Academy Award for Best Picture, director Steven Spielberg’s powerful portrait of Abraham Lincoln’s struggle to navigate the moral and political complexities surrounding the passage of the 13th Amendment.

  • HARRIET (2019): The inspiring story of Harriet Tubman, an enslaved woman whose unyielding determination to secure freedom for herself and others shines a light on her audacious journey. Directed and co-written by Kasi Lemmons, HARRIET features Cynthia Erivo who portrays the courageous abolitionist and underground railroad conductor.

  • GLORY (1997): A stirring depiction of the first all-Black regiment in the Civil War, showcasing their bravery and the fight for freedom amid overwhelming odds. Directed by Edward Zwick, GLORY won Denzel Washington his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

  • SELMA (2014): Director Ava DuVernay’s unflinching look at the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches, spearheaded by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for voting rights and equality.

  • MRS. AMERICA (2020 FX/Hulu): A riveting series that captures the battle for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the 1970s and the nuanced perspectives of women's liberation from the conservative right led by Phyllis Schlafly, and feminist leaders including Betty Friedan, Congresswomen Shirley Chisolm and Bella Abzug, Gloria Steinem, and pro-ERA Republican Jill Ruckelshaus.   

  • JOHN ADAMS (series 2008 HBO): A fresh exploration of the political life of the founder, first U.S. Vice President, and 2nd U.S. President. JOHN ADAMS reveals how the quest for freedom shaped a nation and the personal lives of a family. The series is based on the best-selling Pulitzer-prize-winning biography (of the same name) by David McCullough.

  • FRANKLIN (series, 2024 Apple TV): Benjamin Franklin is already a celebrity abroad for his electrical experiments. But his greatest challenge is his 1776 mission to France to build an alliance for military and financial support that can aid the struggling British colony’s war for independence from England. Michael Douglas portrays America’s famous founder in the series based on Stacy Schiff’s prize-winning biography, A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America. 

  • THE BOOK OF NEGROES (series 2015 CBC): Based on the 2007 novel by Canadian author Lawrence Hill, and grounded in real events, this series presents a narrative on the pursuit of freedom from slavery during the U.S. Revolutionary War.

  • WALKOUT (2006): A gripping portrayal of the 1968 Chicano high school student walkouts at five barrio schools in Los Angeles, underscoring the youth’s demands and fight for educational equity and justice. Directed by Edward James Olmos.

  • CRADLE WILL ROCK (1999): Based on real-life events and people of the Federal Theatre Project during the Great Depression of the 1930s. A revolution takes place around the production of a new musical by Marc Blitzstein, revealing how culture can be a vehicle for freedom of expression and advancing rights. Directed by Tim Robbins.

Podcasts from the past four seasons Historical Drama with The Boston Sisters® featuring historical dramas inspired by American history will be included in the Revolution to Rights podcast collection as bonus content,

For updates, visit the webpage: https://www.michonbostongroup.com/bostonsisters 

ABOUT Historical Drama with The Boston Sisters®

Now in its 5th season, Historical Drama with The Boston Sisters® is a podcast featuring conversations about historical drama series and films—stories that give us a window to the past, and a mirror of the present. Hosted by real-life sisters Michon and Taquiena Boston who binge on historical drama. New episodes are released twice a month. The podcast is available on major podcasting platforms including Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Audible and YouTube.

Historical Drama with The Boston Sisters® is presented by the Michon Boston Group Ltd, a media consulting company.

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