Film·2004·7h 16m

Star Spangled to Death

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.

Directed by Ken Jacobs

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Cast

6 credited

Jack Smith
Jack SmithThe Spirit Not of Life But of Living
Jerry Sims
Jerry SimsSuffering
Gib Taylor
Gib TaylorThe Two Evils
Billy Carpenter
Billy CarpenterThe Two Evils
Cecilia Swan
Cecilia SwanMisplaced Charity
Ken Jacobs
Ken JacobsOscar Friendly / Ringmaster / Janitor

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