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William Penn (1644 - 1718) was an English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher, and early Quaker. King Charles Il handed over a large piece of his American land holdings to Penn, land which included present-day Pennsylvania and Delaware. Penn developed and planned the city of Philadelphia and founded what became the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
This film explores the historical contribution of Penn to the foundation of the United States, but more importantly explores how the latent legacy of Penn's commitment to global peace and religious freedom is emerging in both national and global contexts.
Blending captivating storytelling and interviews with Native Americans, politicians, historians, and world leaders, the filmmakers bring the story of William Penn and his "Holy Experiment" to life.
75 minutes
Optional English and Spanish Subtitles
William Penn (1644 - 1718) was an English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher, and early Quaker. King Charles Il handed over a large piece of his American land holdings to Penn, land which included present-day Pennsylvania and Delaware. Penn developed and planned the city of Philadelphia and founded what became the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
This film explores the historical contribution of Penn to the foundation of the United States, but more importantly explores how the latent legacy of Penn's commitment to global peace and religious freedom is emerging in both national and global contexts.
Blending captivating storytelling and interviews with Native Americans, politicians, historians, and world leaders, the filmmakers bring the story of William Penn and his "Holy Experiment" to life.
75 minutes
Optional English and Spanish Subtitles