Star Spangled to Death
First aired on May 21, 2004
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Genres: Documentary
An examination of the history of the U.S. through archival footage and contrasting views of society, incorporating audiovisual material ranging from political campaign films to animated cartoons to children’s phonograph records, featuring Al Jolson, Mickey Mouse, the young Jack Smith, and a half-dozen American presidents.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Jack Smith | The Spirit Not of Life But of Living
Jerry Sims | Suffering
Gib Taylor | The Two Evils
Billy Carpenter | The Two Evils
Cecilia Swan | Misplaced Charity
Ken Jacobs | Oscar Friendly / Ringmaster / Janitor
Featured Crew
Ken Jacobs | Director
Ken Jacobs | Cinematography
Ken Jacobs | Writer
Ken Jacobs | Editor
