From hbo films comes this emmyrwinning, sevenpart miniseries starring paul giamatti as john adams, the founding father and 2nd president of the u. In the last episode of hbos recent and muchlauded miniseries, john adams, the aged former president is taken to see artist. The opening installment of the new hbo miniseries on john adams, first aired on march 16, skillfully depicts the difficulties and controversies leading to american independence, and often. John adams paul giamatti and laura linney are magnificent as the founding father and his farmtending wife booting britain out of america nicole jackson. John adams is a 2008 american television miniseries chronicling most of u. The miniseries is based on the 2002 book, john adams, written by david. Rent john adams 2008 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. John adams is a 2008 american television miniseries, chronicling most of president john adamss adult life and his role in the founding of the.
Watch john adams episodes online season 1 2008 tv guide. The fourth episode shows john adams being notified of the end of the revolutionary war and the defeat of the british. But his retention of washingtons cabinet and his support for the alien and sedition acts of 1798 cause much controversy and. Adams nominates george washington to lead the continental army. John and john quincy sail to france to join benjamin franklin as part of the american mission but adams blunt style is illsuited to diplomacy. Rent john adams 2008 starring paul giamatti and laura linney on dvd and bluray. After witnessing a bloody battle, john adams heads back to philadelphia, where he begins debating the good and bad points of an independent country. John adams is a 7 part miniseries totalling around 8 hours which when released in america broke the record for most emmy wins in a miniseries out of 23 nominations. Hbo paul giamatti and laura linney star in this emmyrwinning, sevenpart hbo miniseries about american founding father john adams.
John adams begins in 1770 and comes to an end on july 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the declaration of independence and the date of adamss death at 90 the same day that thomas. Adapted from david mcculloughs pulitzer prizewinning biography, this lavish sevenpart miniseries chronicles the life of founding father john adams, starting with the boston massacre of 1770 through his years as an ambassador in europe, then his terms as vice president and president of the united states, up to his death on july 4, 1826. With paul giamatti filling john adams shoes, this seven episode miniseries did wonders to increase our understanding of this crucial period in western history. Tv14 drama, history, biography tv series 2008 paul giamatti and laura linney star in this emmyrwinning, sevenpart hbo miniseries about american founding father john adams. The aftermath of the boston massacre in 1770 cements john adams reputation as a crusader for justice, and he is invited to join the continental congress in philadelphia. Watch full episodes of john adams and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Despite this not being as big or popular as band of brothers here in the uk this series is just as unmissable. Here is trailer number 1 for the hbo miniseries john adams starring paul giamatti and laura linney which will air in 2008 on hbo and be on dvd. Trivia, description, cast and episodes list for the john adams miniseries. A new hbo miniseries based on a pulitzerprize winning biography by david mccullough aims to present an authentic portrayal of the life and times of americas second president, john adams. The aftermath of the boston massacre in 1770 cements john adams reputation as a crusader for justice, and he is invited to join the continental congress in. The official website for john adams on hbo, featuring full episodes online, interviews, schedule information and episode guides. Whats wrong with hbos dramatization of john adamss story.
Kirk ellis wrote the screenplay based on the 2001 book john adams by david mccullough. In 1781, while recovering from an illness in holland, adams is informed of cornwalliss surrender to washington and is eventually reunited with abigail in paris. Whats wrong with hbos dramatization of john adamss. If david mccullough, and everyone behind hbos impressive sevenpart miniseries adaptation of his book on john adams is correct, than the founding father and second president of. In the aftermath of the boston massacre a deadly street confrontation between american colonists and an occupying british brigade john adams, a farmerlawyer who has moved his family into boston to establish his legal career, takes an unpopular stand by agreeing to serve as defense attorney for the accused british soldiers. Episodes are just short enough to keep your interest, but run a little long for typical classroom. Whats inaccurate about the new hbo series on john adams. President john adams s political life and his role in the founding of the united states. John adams critics consensus elegantly shot and relatively educational, john adams is a worthy addition to the genre though its casting leaves something to be desired.