University Event Commemorating Constitution Day to Showcase Film Portraying Unorthodox Interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, Hosted by Park University
On Monday, Sept. 27, Park University will host a special event as part of the annual celebration of Constitution Day. The event will feature a showing of the film "Confounding Father: A Contrarian View of the U.S. Constitution" in the Jenkin and Barbara David Theater inside Alumni Hall on the University's Parkville Campus.
The two-hour documentary offers a unique perspective on the 1787 Constitutional Convention, focusing on the anti-federalist critique of the Constitution as it was being formulated. It highlights the views of Luther Martin, a Maryland delegate who opposed many aspects of the federalist agenda during the drafting of the Constitution.
Luther Martin, a significant figure in the debates at the Constitutional Convention, is featured prominently in the documentary. He feared the unlimited taxing power of the national government and thought many framers of the U.S. Constitution were seeking an American empire. His contrarian viewpoint, often overshadowed in conventional narratives about the Constitution, is the central focus of the film.
The showing will begin at 3 p.m., and admission to the event is free and open to the public. This educational film invites viewers to reconsider assumptions about American constitutional history and the formation of the federal government.
It's important to note that Constitution Day, or Citizenship Day, is a federally mandated day for institutions of higher education that receive federal funding. The mandate was enacted by the federal government in 2004 to honour both the U.S. Constitution and U.S. citizenship. In addition to the film showing, the day also honours those who have become U.S. citizens.
The U.S. Department of Education is responsible for the implementation of Constitution Day, making it a requirement for institutions of higher education that receive federal funding. This year's event at Park University is a testament to the department's commitment to promoting education and awareness about the U.S. Constitution.
This year's Constitution Day event promises to be an enlightening and thought-provoking exploration of the U.S. Constitution, offering a nuanced understanding of the founding era. The event underscores that the Constitution was shaped by deep disagreements rather than unanimous consensus, making it a must-attend for anyone interested in American history and politics.
- The educational film showing at Park University's Constitution Day event, featuring the documentary "Confounding Father: A Contrarian View of the U.S. Constitution", delves into the inner workings of the 1787 Constitutional Convention, shedding light on the anti-federalist critique and politics of the time.
- As part of the U.S. Department of Education's commitment to education and awareness about the U.S. Constitution, this year's Constitution Day event at Park University promises to provide a nuanced understanding of the founding era, highlighting the general news of the deep disagreements that shaped the Constitution.
