The show is masterfully written, with a hip-hop twist on the story of the birth of our nation, the men who laid its foundation, and the women who stood by them. But before you rush to start watching, if you haven’t already, check out some fun facts and some deeper dives on the show’s hits and misses in our list of 10 things to know before you see it!

The 2016 Lower East Side Film Festival continued the event's annual tradition of bringing thought-provoking, alternative cinema to one of New York City's fastest-growing neighborhoods.