Saratoga 250 Hosts the Premiere of:

Henry Knox:

Resolve Forged by Revolution

William G. Gotimer, Jr. March 4, 2026

Saratoga Springs resembled Hollywood this evening when the Dee Sarno Theater on Broadway hosted the premiere of the short film Henry Knox: Resolve Forged by Revolution. Before a full gathering of supporters and sponsors of the film and the region’s Saratoga 250 efforts, the film captured its audience making them proud of the area’s place in American History. The historic tone of the night was set at the reception prior to the first showing of the 30-minute film by “living historians” dressed in authentic garb of the period who mingled with guests.

The film by Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc and 32 Mile Productions, was co-produced by historians Lauren Roberts and Anne Clothier with contributions from historian Sean Kelleher and others across our region, chronicles the lesser-known heroics of Henry Knox in ending the British Army’s siege of Boston in 1775-1776. Coming from a “book smart” non-military background, the young book seller turned his self-taught knowledge of physics, geometry, history, and leadership into a determinative advantage for the colonists against the British occupiers. Knox’s efforts resulted in the Redcoats’ ignominious retreat from the sight of the Boston Tea Party and set the tone for the rest of the War of Independence.

Without giving away too much in this review, Knox’s efforts in leading a team through the Saratoga area to Boston in the dead of winter to supply General George Washington were akin to Hannibal’s crossing The Alps in 218 BC. The hardship endured and overcome by Knox and his team with the help of local people along the way was emblematic of the spirit that forged this country. Notably, the irony of cancelling this premiere due to inclement weather was not lost on Executive Director Bill Teator, who commented that the postponement was to “give the film the premiere that it truly deserved”.

The film, Executive Produced by Bill Teator, was inspired by Lauren Roberts and the Saratoga 250 Commission and designed as part of a regionwide recognition of the Hudson Valley’s role in the America’s Revolution. The film highlights both the original efforts of Henry Knox and the current efforts of the region in celebrating the spirit and determination of the people of the region and self-determination. The blending of new and old came across with subtlety and the enthusiastic comment by a local high school participant that “you don’t get to do this every day” put an exclamation point on the efforts of Roberts and her group in instilling pride in the area’s historical significance.

While Roberts’ enthusiasm and drive is contagious, the artistry comes from film-maker Jordan Forkey, who clearly has chosen the right profession. Flawless in appearance, the film moves at a perfect pace engaging the audience in the setting, the story, and the result. The filmmaker eschews any attempt to overdramatize the efforts of Knox by allowing Knox’s actions to speak for themselves. The interview techniques and pacing allow viewers to quickly understand the importance of Knox’s efforts, how the opportunity came about for Knox and why he accepted the challenge. Forkey indicated he continued to improve the film right up to the date of the premiere as he put it “for the love of the game”.    He and his crew should be enormously proud of their effort here, and one suspects it will not be the last the movie industry hears from them.

The good news for anyone that missed the premiere is that the regional broadcast premiere airs on WMHT on March 10 at 9:00 PM EDT.
@wmhtpubmedia. It is highly recommended.

The film was produced by the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc. in partnership with 32 Mile Productions https://www.32mile.com  with support from the Champlain Hudson Power Express.

About the author – Bill Gotimer makes his home in Saratoga Springs with his wife Elise. Both are practicing attorneys and Bill regularly writes articles on horse racing and entertainment.