The 2020 film version of is a live stage recording of the original 2015 Broadway production. It was directed by Thomas Kail and written and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda , who also stars in the titular role. The Story and Themes
The musical follows the life of , an immigrant from the West Indies who became a key figure in the American Revolution and the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.
: The show focuses on legacy , ambition , and the complexities of who "tells your story". Musical Style and Impact
