Star Spangled to Death

7h 16m
Documentary
7.7

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.

Cast

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

Crew

Ken Jacobs
Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematography

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