Check out the new trailer for the upcoming James Millikin documentary

"The Original Big Blue: The Life & Times of James Millikin" it's premiere at the Albert Taylor Theatre in April.

DECATUR, Ill. -- To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the construction of the James Millikin Homestead and the 125th anniversary of the founding of,, President of the Board of Directors of the, has written and directed a feature-length documentary about James Millikin. 

James Millikin Documentary

"The Original Big Blue: The Life & Times of James Millikin" will premiere on 

A second matinee show follows on

Tickets are available for both shows, and proceeds will go toward Millikin and the Homestead. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center Ticket Office, Tuesday through Friday, 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m., and online at Accessible seating is available by calling the Kirkland Ticket Office at (217) 424-6318

Additional details about the show and the film's production will be announced soon.