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The American’s Creed

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The American’s Creed – Randall Franks

The American’s Creed and The Making of ‘The American’s Creed’

Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a patriotic short film and documentary.

Awards and Recognitions

Spotlight Short Film Awards Bronze Award — Spotlight Short Film Bronze Award

High Tatras Film Festival Finalist — High Tatras Finalist

Castle Rock Film Festival Finalist — Castle Rock Finalist

Hollywood Best Indie Film Awards Official Selection — Hollywood Indie Selection

North Idaho Film Festival Recognition — North Idaho Recognition

Kalakari Film Festival Recognition — Kalakari Recognition

SATV Festival Recognition — SATV Recognition

About the Films

Poster for The Making of The American's Creed — *The Making of ‘The American’s Creed’* Poster

Poster for The American's Creed — *The American’s Creed* Poster

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Our films were entered in over 70 film festivals worldwide. The American’s Creed was a finalist and screened at the Tatras International Film Festival in Slovakia, the JEFF (Jinju English Film Festival) in South Korea, Castle Rock Film Festival in Colorado, and the Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival in Oklahoma, among others. It premiered in Ringgold at the Colonnade and debuted publicly online on April 1 on Randall Franks TV.

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The Making of The American’s Creed won the Bronze Award at the Spotlight Short Film Awards in January 2024, received an Honorable Mention at the Castle Rock Film Festival in Colorado, and screened at the Kalakari Film Festival in India and the Hollywood Best Indie Film Festival, among others.

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These projects are broadcasting on Randall Franks TV on Rumble, YouTube, X, and Brighteon, marking the beginning of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.

The American’s Creed (Instrumental)

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Production Details

Director Randall Franks, known as “Officer Randy Goode” from TV’s In the Heat of the Night, wrote a screenplay inspired by the patriotic words of his kinsman William Tyler Page, penned in 1917 and adopted as The American’s Creed. Cinematographer Eric T. Jackson helped bring this historical drama set during the American Revolution to life.

Actors Randall Franks and Butch Culpepper on location in Chickamauga, Ga. — Randall Franks and Butch Culpepper in Chickamauga

In the storyline, American colonist Robert B. Shields of Virginia, played by Franks, responds to a request from his cousin George Washington to muster men from the western frontier for the revolution in the 1770s. The project was filmed in Chickamauga, Ga. at the historic Gordon Lee Mansion and surrounding locations.

Cinematographer Eric T. Jackson, Actor Evan A. Jackson, and Director Randall Franks — Eric T. Jackson, Evan A. Jackson, and Randall Franks

The cast includes Franks, Tina Brewer, Wesley Crider, Evan A. Jackson, Butch Culpepper, Ronald K. Melton Jr., Robert E. Jones, Maggie Suits, Donald Benkis, Elaine Benkis, Dennis L. Jones, Ashley Robillard, John Francis, Cassandra Group, Gabriel Group, and Colton Buckles. Actor/wrangler Butch Culpepper contributed his talents and his film horses, Charlie and Dollar.

Period costumer Tina Brewer supervised costumes, supported by Ronald K. Melton Jr. and Robert E. Jones. Special thanks to Kathy Graham of It’s Sew Time for donating a hair ribbon for “Capt. Shields.” Catering was provided by Choo Choo BBQ & Grill of Chickamauga.

Director Randall Franks guides actors Ronald Melton, Robert Jones, and Wesley Crider — Randall Franks directing Ronald Melton, Robert Jones, and Wesley Crider

Special thanks to the City of Chickamauga mayor, council, staff, and residents for their support during production.

Community Recognition

Randall Franks presented Bronze Award Posters to the City of Chickamauga Mayor and City Council, Catoosa County Chairman and Board of Commissioners, and the Fort Oglethorpe Mayor and City Council in April and May of 2025.

Chickamauga Council with Randall Franks — From left: Chickamauga Councilmember Mathew Nave, City Manager Micheal Haney, Councilmember David Jones, Actor/Director Randall Franks, Mayor Trey Deck, Mayor Pro Tem Evitte Parrish, Councilmember Rhonda Jacks, and Councilmember Lee Miller.

Fort Oglethorpe Council with Randall Franks — Thanks to Mayor Earl L. Gray, Mayor Pro Tem Rhonda James, Councilmembers Paula G. Stinnett, Craig Crawford, Derek Rogers, Jim Childs, City Manager Molly Huhn, and City Attorney Robert Stultz.

Catoosa County Board of Commissioners with Randall Franks — Thanks to Chairman Steven Henry, Commissioners Charlie Stephens, Richard Tharpe, Chuck Harris, and Jeff Long for supporting this patriotic project.

Trivia

Trivia: Actor/director Randall Franks, who portrays a cousin of George Washington in the film, is a close cousin of founding fathers George Washington, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson.

Portrait of George Washington — George Washington

He is also a kinsman to John Adams and James Monroe.

Of the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence, 48 were Randall’s family members.

Tina Brewer as Sister Sophie with Maggie Suits as Jamie Shields — Sister Sophie (Tina Brewer) and Jamie Shields (Maggie Suits)

Randall is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.

William Tyler Page, author of The American's Creed — William Tyler Page, author of *The American’s Creed*

Music and Soundtrack

Randall Franks released the music video “The American’s Creed – Recitation” in October 2024 and the instrumental version to enhance the film’s patriotic theme.

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Randall Franks and Wesley Crider recording at Tim Witt Studios — Randall Franks and Wesley Crider at Tim Witt Studios

The album The American’s Creed reached #7 on the AirPlay Direct Global Americana Albums chart and #40 on the TOP 50 Global Albums chart in April 2024. All tunes and songs charted in the top 40, with those related to the films landing in the top 20. The singles “The American’s Creed (Recitation)” reached #5 and “The American’s Creed Movement 2” reached #6 on the AirPlay Direct Americana Singles chart.

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Radio can find recordings at AirPlay Direct.

Included on the album are performances by Randall Franks and the Hollywood Hillbilly Jamboree, two 40th Anniversary recordings with Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys, and a 70th Anniversary Tribute to Andy Griffith’s What It Was, Was Football. Learn more at our webpage.

Special thanks to Greg Jackson for creating the art for the album cover.

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Support the Project

Join us in bringing this project to film festivals and viewers worldwide. Support our efforts by purchasing merchandise, donating, or becoming a sponsor. Send checks to Randall Franks, P.O. Box 42, Tunnel Hill, Ga. 30755.

Orders may also be sent via mail to Randall Franks, P.O. Box 42, Tunnel Hill, Ga. 30755.

The American's Creed T-Shirt — The American’s Creed T-Shirt

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