An Empire of Reason (1988)
Docudrama about the debate surrounding New York State's ratification of the United States Constitution. Historical figures wear modern dress and use familiar language to help today's audience understand firsthand the forces that shaped this country two hundred years ago. The argument, characters, passions and debating points are historically accurate, but the language and the medium of the debate is modern in form. Present day newscasters and commentators play themselves, reporting on the events of the 1780s as though they were occurring now.
Director: Muffie Meyer, Ellen Giffard
Genre: Documentary, Drama, History
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: July 3, 1988
Cast
- Cokie Roberts - Self - Host
- William F. Buckley Jr. - Self
- Walter Cronkite - Self
- John Chancellor - Self
- Phil Donahue - Self
- Robert MacNeil - Self
- Andrea Mitchell - Self
- Al Roker - Self
- Forrest Sawyer - Self
- Jamey Sheridan - Daniel Shays
Screenplay
Music: Arnold Black
Cinematography: Ed Marritz
Editing: Alison Ellwood
Production: Middlemarch Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
new york state, usa history, media & politics
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An Empire of Reason about?
- Docudrama about the debate surrounding New York State's ratification of the United States Constitution. Historical figures wear modern dress and use familiar language to help today's audience understand firsthand the forces that shaped this country two hundred years ago. The argument, characters, passions and debating points are historically accurate, but the language and the medium of the debate is modern in form. Present day newscasters and commentators play themselves, reporting on the events of the 1780s as though they were occurring now.
- Who directed An Empire of Reason?
- An Empire of Reason was directed by Muffie Meyer, Ellen Giffard.
- Who stars in An Empire of Reason?
- An Empire of Reason stars Cokie Roberts, William F. Buckley Jr., Walter Cronkite, John Chancellor, Phil Donahue, Robert MacNeil.
- How long is An Empire of Reason?
- An Empire of Reason has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is An Empire of Reason?
- An Empire of Reason is a Documentary, Drama, History film.
- Where was An Empire of Reason produced?
- An Empire of Reason was produced in United States of America.