# Event Details - **Event Name**: Created Equal: An American Ideal on Screen - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 22 Nov, 2026 at 04:15 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a film series exploring the legacy of the phrase “all men are created equal” on screen.About this EventIn the 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, generations of Americans have been inspired by this powerful expression of the nation’s founding ideals. Through the stories of figures ranging from Abraham Lincoln to Harvey Milk and the fictional Atticus Finch, discover how Thomas Jefferson’s famous words have served as a rallying cry in the ongoing struggle for equality. Screenings include:September 12: Lincoln (2012)Directed by Steven Spielberg, this gritty historical drama follows Abraham Lincoln (played by Daniel Day Lewis) in the tumultuous final four months of his life. As the Civil War rages on, Lincoln works tirelessly to end the war, abolish slavery and unite the country.October 10: Milk (2008)Based on the inspiring true story of Harvey Milk, this biographical drama follows a charismatic gay rights activist who becomes the first openly LGBTQ+ politician to be elected to public office in California. Starring Sean Penn, the film chronicles Milk's rise as a grassroots political figure in San Francisco’s Castro District, cut short by his tragic assassination in 1978.November 22: To K*ll a Mockingbird (1963)Adapted from the beloved novel by Harper Lee, To K*ll a Mockingbird stars Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch, a small-town Alabama lawyer who defends a Black man falsely accused of rape. This Depression-era story of racial injustice and the loss of childhood innocence is told through the eyes of Finch’s daughter, Scout.The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have questions about the accessibility of this program, or if you would like to request real-time captioning (CART), sign language interpretation, or any other accommodations, please contact npgeducation@si.edu. Two weeks' advance notice is appreciated for requesting accommodations.Image Credit: Abraham Lincoln by Alexander Gardner, 1865. Albumen silver print. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. Havery Milk by Daniel Nicoletta, c. 1977. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. © Daniel Nicoletta. Greogry Peck by Everett Raymond Kinstler, 199. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. Gift of Everett Raymond Kinstler. © Everett Raymond Kinstler - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/created-equal-an-american-ideal-on-screen/100001995767984767 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, performances, art, theatre, lgbt-pride - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes - Location: National Portrait Gallery - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: National Portrait Gallery - **lat**: 38.8976318 - **long**: -77.02302659999998 - **full address**: National Portrait Gallery, McEvoy Auditorium , Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Created Equal: An American Ideal on Screen - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f43156b4db4920f8610acc995935b382cdc3c80f8c873220196c9bc616325a81-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1785550574 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Created Equal: An American Ideal on Screen being held? - **A:** Created Equal: An American Ideal on Screen takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 22 Nov, 2026 at 04:15 pm at National Portrait Gallery, McEvoy Auditorium , Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Created Equal: An American Ideal on Screen? - **A:** Created Equal: An American Ideal on Screen is organized by National Portrait Gallery. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Created Equal: An American Ideal on Screen is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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