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Chris Pratt is launching a government-funded video series with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin to explain U.S. constitutional values to international audiences, blending live-action and animation under the State Department’s public diplomacy program.
Chris Pratt will star in a series of comedy shorts about American history, co-starring presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. Nicknamed a “Faster Class” for U.S. history, the project from ATTN: blends live action and animation, with Goodwin as executive producer, editorial adviser, and on-screen authority to keep facts straight. It has U.S. Department of State funding via the Office of Public Diplomacy and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to inform and engage foreign audiences about America’s constitutional values through modern digital storytelling ahead of the 250th anniversary.
Renowned historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's latest book, "An Unfinished Love Story," delves into the personal history of her late husband, Richard Goodwin, and his experiences in the 1960s, working closely with influential figures like John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson. The book explores their relationship and Richard's impact on the era, including his contributions to iconic speeches and his role in shaping American history. Goodwin also reflects on the current state of American democracy, emphasizing the importance of active participation and drawing hope from the resilience of the nation throughout challenging times.