Not Your Founding Father

Not Your Founding Father explores the intriguing story of Jemima Wilkinson, a young woman who became the genderless spiritual leader known as the Public Universal Friend in early America. Her radical life and unconventional faith challenged the societal norms of her time, embodying ideals of self-determination and community. As she sought to create a utopian settlement on the frontier, her influence sparks controversy and reveals the tumultuous struggles behind America’s revolutionary ideals.