Now Streaming
Rent or purchase “Free Exercise: America’s Story of Religious Liberty,” the most comprehensive film ever produced on the history, development and meaning of the “Free Exercise” clause of the U.S. Constitution on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home, Google Play and Vimeo on Demand.
“Free Exercise: America’s Story of Religious Liberty” is presented to public television by WETA in Washington, D.C. through the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA). Check your local listings for air dates and times.
For Educators
We’ve developed an educational curriculum to accompany the documentary, perfect for high school classrooms and discussion groups. If you know educators or community leaders passionate about teaching history, law, or civic rights, please share this resource with them.
SCREENINGS
PAST EVENTS
National Review Institute Religious Liberty Webinar
February 11, 2024
WATCH NOW
Watch this important discussion with National Review Institute fellows Kathryn Jean Lopez and “Free Exercise” host Richard Brookhiser.
Saint John Paul II Shrine Screening
Saint John Paul II National Shrine | Washington, DC
December 7, 2024
Museum of the Bible Screening
Museum of the Bible | Washington, DC
November 13, 2024
WATCH NOW
Post-screening panel discussion featuring film’s executive producer Thomas D. Lehrman, alongside prominent religious liberty experts featured in “Free Exercise: America’s Story of Religious Liberty,” Mark L. Rienzi (Catholic University of America), Asma T. Uddin (Catholic University of America), and Rabbi David Saperstein (Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism).
Museum of the American Revolution Screening
Liberty Hall at the Museum of the American Revolution | Philadelphia, PA
October 29, 2024
WATCH NOW
William Ewald (University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School) moderated a post-screening discussion featuring film host Richard Brookhiser, Rev. Philip Bochanski (Archdiocese of Philadelphia), Rev. Carolyn Clarene Cavaness (Bethel AME Church of Ardmore), and Dr. Josh Perelman (Studio Perelman & Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History).
University of Notre Dame Law School
McCartan Courtroom | Notre Dame, IN
September 19, 2024
WATCH NOW
Charles E. Rice Professor of Law O. Carter Snead hosted a conversation with Executive Producer Thomas Lehrman and Rick Garnett, the Paul J. Schierl/Fort Howard Corp. Professor of Law who appears as an expert in the film.
Sutherland Institute Screenings
In partnership with the American Heritage School, Utah Valley University’s Center for Constitutional Studies, and St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Park City, UT | September 16, 2024
The American Heritage School, American Fork, UT | September 17, 2024
WATCH NOW
Nic Dunn, vice president of strategy & communications at Sutherland Institute, interviewed Executive Producer Thomas Lehrman to discuss why this America’s story of religious liberty matters, and how it impacts ongoing debates over religious freedom.
Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions
February 14, 2024
Photos courtesy of Princeton University
WATCH NOW
Post-screening discussion between film host and journalist Richard Brookhiser and St. John’s Law Professor Mark Movsesian, moderated by Princeton University McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program Robert P. George.
FIND A SCREENING NEAR YOU
We want to bring screenings of “Free Exercise: America’s Story of Religious Liberty” to a location near you! Enter your contact information in the form below to be first to know when screenings are available, where to watch the documentary, and more.