{"id":2623066,"date":"2026-07-02T21:15:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T01:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/young-washington-delivers-revolutionary-hit-for-angel-studios-honoring-americas-250th-birthday\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T21:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T01:16:28","slug":"young-washington-delivers-revolutionary-hit-for-angel-studios-honoring-americas-250th-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/young-washington-delivers-revolutionary-hit-for-angel-studios-honoring-americas-250th-birthday\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Young Washington&#8217; Delivers Revolutionary Hit for Angel Studios Honoring America&#8217;s 250th Birthday"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fyoung-washington-delivers-revolutionary-hit-for-angel-studios-honoring-americas-250th-birthday%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2623066&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/another-weirdo-biden-hires-anti-cop-pro-gaza-anti-ice-cross-dresser\/\" title=\"Biden Appoints Controversial Figure with Anti-Police, Pro-Gaza, and Anti-ICE Views\">content describes<\/a> a patriotic film titled &#8220;Young Washington,&#8221; which showcases the early life and military experiences of George Washington during the French and Indian War. The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >film features high-quality visuals<\/a>, period-appropriate costumes and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/feud-escalates-between-country-legend-and-rude-reporter-ends-in-10k-anti-biden-bet\/\" title=\"Feud Escalates Between Country Legend and Rude Reporter, Ends in K Anti-Biden Bet\">music<\/a>, and a talented cast including Kelsey Grammer, Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis, and William Franklyn-miller in the lead role. It highlights Washington&#8217;s youthful ambition, his leadership during key battles like the Battle of Monongahela, and the lessons learned from setbacks that shaped his character. The narrative emphasizes themes of honor, faith, sacrifice, and patriotism, celebrating Washington\u2019s integrity and his refusal to accept kingship after the Revolutionary War. Released around July 3rd to coincide with America&#8217;s Independence Day,the film aims to honor American history and values,encouraging stories that highlight sacrifice and duty to the nation.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>As Hollywood continues to slam American exceptionalism and vilify our Founding Fathers, it was a breath of fresh air to see Angel Studios deliver a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-demand-space-force-commander-be-reinstated-after-being-fired-for-criticizing-marxism\/\" title=\"House Republicans Demand Space Force Commander Be Reinstated After Being Fired For Criticizing Marxism\">patriotic tale<\/a> about George Washington, just in time for America\u2019s 250th birthday.<\/p>\n<p>The Western Journal was supplied with an advance copy of the film, \u201cYoung Washington,\u201d which follows our nation\u2019s first president as he serves in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War.<\/p>\n<p>The landscape shots were stunning. From beautiful mountain ranges to breathtaking views of the frontier, you felt like you were riding alongside the cast members on horseback. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/movies\/articles\/patriotic-movie-gains-independence-day-201425291.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">estimated<\/a> $20 million budget was well spent.<\/p>\n<p>The wardrobe and music choices perfectly matched the script, which had several time jumps depicting Washington\u2019s time as a surveyor in the Ohio territory for the wealthy Thomas Fairfax.<\/p>\n<p>Fairfax was played by conservative star Kelsey Grammer, of NBC\u2019s \u201cFrasier.\u201d The colorful cast also included Ben Kingsley as Virginia Lieutenant Governor Robert Dinwiddie, and Andy Serkis from \u201cThe Lord of the Rings\u201d as General Edward Braddock.<\/p>\n<p>In the lead role, William Franklyn-Miller, 22, delivered his lines with confidence and poise, capturing the very essence of Washington\u2019s youthful ambition. We\u2019ll be seeing a lot more of him in the future, I think.<\/p>\n<p>The film mostly focused on Washington\u2019s dream of getting a royal commission in the British army, yet after he attacked the French, he was defeated at Fort Necessity in 1754.<\/p>\n<p>Both superpowers were grappling for position in the Ohio River Valley, and tensions were rising, leading to bloodshed.<\/p>\n<p>At one point, the young Washington was scolded for starting the <a href=\"https:\/\/history.state.gov\/milestones\/1750-1775\/french-indian-war\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seven Years\u2019 War.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Even though we know how things ultimately turn out, it was difficult to see this larger-than-life figure who dominates American history suffer a great defeat. The loss, though humbling, was a learning experience for him. And therein lies the message of the movie.<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-embed\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Young Washington | Official Trailer | In Theaters July 3 | Angel, 2521 Entertainment, Wonder Project\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LJek-kc384w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>His mother, Mary Washington, played by Mary-Louise Parker, invoked faith to encourage him, saying, \u201cFailure is the tutor sent by God. If you don\u2019t learn from it, you fail twice. If you do learn from it, you\u2019ve earned wisdom.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He later volunteered as aide-de-camp to General Braddock at the Battle of the Monongahela in 1755, as he had knowledge of the area from previous expeditions.<\/p>\n<p>Washington was even suffering from a horrible case of dysentery at the time, but didn\u2019t let that interfere with his duty to God and country.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Mount Vernon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountvernon.org\/george-washington\/french-indian-war\/ten-facts-about-george-washington-and-the-french-indian-war\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>, Braddock\u2019s force of 1,300 men was ambushed by French and native forces, with many senior officers dying.<\/p>\n<p>As the soldiers panicked, it was Washington who rode back into the fray and reestablished order, with little regard for his own safety.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWashington had two horses shot out from underneath him and his coat was pierced by four musket balls,\u201d the website added. \u201cWashington\u2019s cool leadership helped many of the surviving soldiers to effectively escape the onslaught. Despite the British loss of 977 killed or wounded, Washington was lauded as the \u2018hero of Monongahela.&#8217;\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The country needs more stories like this, especially as we approach our 250th year of independence. Narratives that honor self-sacrifice, duty, and commitment to an ideal represent the values that make America great.<\/p>\n<p>All too often, we see films that shame the Founders or focus on their faults, rather than their sacrifices.<\/p>\n<p>After beating the British in the Revolutionary War, they wanted to make Washington a king, but he refused! That alone is a measure of his character.<\/p>\n<p>He was a man of honor, bravery, intelligence, and patriotism. This was something writer\/director Jon Erwin captured perfectly, focusing not on any particular sins, but on his spirit, which would later help galvanize the New World.<\/p>\n<p>The Lord must have been watching over Washington in battle, for it was divine providence that he would go on to lead the freest nation on earth, while relying on God-given rights to stave off tyranny and protect our precious freedom that still stands strong today. God Bless America.<\/p>\n<p>The film comes out Friday, July 3.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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The Western Journal previewed \u201cYoung Washington,\u201d depicting his early years in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War. The film showcased stunning landscapes, from mountain ranges to frontier vistas, immersing viewers alongside horseback-riding cast members. With a $20 million budget, the production excelled in wardrobe and music choices that complemented its time jumps-highlighting Washington\u2019s work as a surveyor in Ohio for Thomas Fairfax, played by Kelsey Grammer. The cast also featured Ben Kingsley as Virginia\u2019s Lieutenant Governor Robert Dinwiddie and Andy Serkis as General Edward Braddock. William Franklyn-Miller, 22, portrayed Washington with confidence and youthful ambition-likely to be a rising star. <\/p>\n<p>The story centered on Washington\u2019s desire for a royal commission in Britain\u2019s army but also depicted his defeat at Fort Necessity in 1754 amid rising tensions over control of the Ohio River Valley during the French and Indian War. Despite knowing the outcome historically, it was poignant to see this iconic figure suffer defeat-a humbling experience that served as a lesson about perseverance. His mother Mary Washington (Mary-Louise Parker) encouraged him with faith-based wisdom: \u201cFailure is the tutor sent by God&#8230; if you learn from it.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Washington later volunteered at the Battle of Monongahela in 1755 despite suffering dysentery; he demonstrated bravery by reentering battle after his horses were shot out from under him and musket balls pierced his coat-earning praise as \u201chero of Monongahela.\u201d As America approaches its 250th independence anniversary, stories like this emphasizing sacrifice and duty are vital-they reflect core American values often overshadowed by films focusing on flaws rather than virtues of our founders. George Washington refused kingship after winning independence-a testament to his honor and patriotism captured well by director Jon Erwin. His leadership was guided by divine providence; through faith in God-given rights, he helped forge America\u2019s enduring freedom today.<\/p>\n<p>The film premieres Friday, July 3rd. 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