A Documentary by Mac + Ava Films

Every. Single. 8th grader.

Join the Dan and Lillian King Foundation in our ambitious work to inspire US Constitutional education.

See the film at the Internet Archive

See 9,000 8th Graders on MCAET TV

The documentary film about the Hamilton field trips regularly broadcasts on MCAET TV (Comcast 26 & Over the Air 38.1 in Monterey County). 

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News and Events

The Dan and Lillian King foundation continues to provide field trips to see Hamilton: An American Musical. We sent a successful trip Oct. 28 2021 to see Hamilton in San Jose. Our final trip for this season will bring 8th graders to see Hamilton in Fresno on March 21, 2022. Our goal is to continue to take thousands of 8th graders to enjoy this production as they study the US Constitution. We look forward to the return of this production to our area, and we intend to announce new field trips as soon as a future Hamilton tour is announced.

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For Educators

Our resources for educators include lesson plans and ideas for inspiring constitutional learning alongside “Hamilton: An American Musical”.

 Share the film with students

Tips for sharing the film with students and communities to inspire and educate.

 Teaching with Hamilton

Ideas for creating inspired learning experiences alongside “Hamilton: An American Musical.”

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Share and exchange lessons and ideas with the “9,000 8th Graders” educator community.

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Inspired by the message of “Hamilton: An American Musical,” the Dan and Lillian King Foundation has embarked upon an ambitious dream – To inspire every child’s education about the U.S. Constitution with a message of inclusivity, equity and a chance for everyone to take their shot. See the film, “9,000 8th Graders,” a MAC + AVA documentary, and join us in inspiring continued enormous and ambitious work in education.