Original Intent: The Battle for America (2006)
Original Intent is a judicial philosophy that the U.S. Constitution should be interpreted in the way the Founding Fathers understood it in 1789 -- an era when only white men were allowed to vote and slavery was legal. Others believe the Constitution was crafted in broad, open-ended language and that its meaning evolves over time. The film argues that the far right is using originalism as a cover to advance a radically conservative political agenda: overturning laws that protect civil rights, voting rights, affirmative action, reproductive rights, privacy, and sexual freedom. Interviewees include Robert Bork, Alan Dershowitz, Edwin Meese, Senator Alan Simpson, and leading scholars.
Director: Anthony Sherin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: October 1, 2006
Cast
- Michael Medeiros - Narrator (voice)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Anthony Sherin
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Original Intent: The Battle for America about?
- Original Intent is a judicial philosophy that the U.S. Constitution should be interpreted in the way the Founding Fathers understood it in 1789 -- an era when only white men were allowed to vote and slavery was legal. Others believe the Constitution was crafted in broad, open-ended language and that its meaning evolves over time. The film argues that the far right is using originalism as a cover to advance a radically conservative political agenda: overturning laws that protect civil rights, voting rights, affirmative action, reproductive rights, privacy, and sexual freedom. Interviewees include Robert Bork, Alan Dershowitz, Edwin Meese, Senator Alan Simpson, and leading scholars.
- Who directed Original Intent: The Battle for America?
- Original Intent: The Battle for America was directed by Anthony Sherin.
- Who stars in Original Intent: The Battle for America?
- Original Intent: The Battle for America stars Michael Medeiros.
- How long is Original Intent: The Battle for America?
- Original Intent: The Battle for America has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Original Intent: The Battle for America?
- Original Intent: The Battle for America is a Documentary film.
- Where was Original Intent: The Battle for America produced?
- Original Intent: The Battle for America was produced in United States of America.