Cast & creatives
People behind the production
Hamilton's America is a documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of the creation of Hamilton, the groundbreaking Broadway musical. Directed by Alex Horwitz and produced by RadicalMedia, this 82-minute film combines historical context with intimate look-ins at the production process. It features Lin-Manuel Miranda and a cohort of collaborators, including Christopher Jackson and Leslie Odom Jr., with interviews spanning public figures and artists such as Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Questlove, Nas, and Stephen Sondheim. The film premiered on PBS Great Performances on October 21, 2016, and has since been available for streaming on PBS platforms. The documentary captures new footage from Mt. Vernon and Valley Forge, plus scenes in Aaron Burr’s bedroom, offering a rare window into the making of Hamilton and its cultural impact.