| Backed by AFP partners, the new film “Young Washington” will reach millions of students nationwide with a powerful lesson: that they have the agency to rise from mistakes and achieve the American Dream. This is civics education in action: showing young Americans that civics isn’t just something you learn, but something you live. Acting on our founding principles is how we strengthen our country and one another. That’s also why AFP launched the “One Small Step” initiative to educate, inspire, and mobilize millions of Americans toward civic engagement that expands freedom and opportunity. At its heart, “Young Washington” tells one of the most defining and least known chapters of Washington’s life — the moment he made a grave mistake that helped ignite the French and Indian War. Instead of letting that failure define him, Washington learned, grew, and became the leader who helped shape our nation. Directed by Jon Erwin, behind “American Underdog” and “House of David,” “Young Washington” will debut ahead of July 4, 2026, our country’s 250th anniversary. Watch and share the preview of what may be the biggest movie of 2026. | 
