A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America (2014)
"The Star-Spangled Banner" is known by all, treasured for its powerful melody and stirring lyrics. And yet, only about 40% of U.S. citizens know all the words. And even fewer know their meaning. Join us as we travel back to 1814, when Washington D.C. was under British attack during the "Second War of Independence," and the very bricks and mortar of American democracy were reduced to smoking rubble. We examine the battle that inspired witness Francis Scott Key to immortalize its final moments, then reveal how his poem transformed into an anthem.
Director: Molly Hermann
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: June 14, 2014
Cast
- Jeff Wilburn - Narrator (voice)
- Clent Bowers - Self - National Anthem Performer
- Catherine Purcell - Self - Voice Student
- Jennifer L. Jones - Self - Curator
- Vince Eisenson - Francis Scott Key
- Cynthia Janzen - Dolly Madison
- Jim Lyall - James Madison
- James Bailey - George Armistead
- Bill Boslego - William Beanes
- Shannon McLucas - Mary Pickersgill
Cinematography: Rob Lyall
Editing: Kerry Sullivan
Production: The Biscuit Factory, LionHeart FilmWorks
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
americana
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America about?
- "The Star-Spangled Banner" is known by all, treasured for its powerful melody and stirring lyrics. And yet, only about 40% of U.S. citizens know all the words. And even fewer know their meaning. Join us as we travel back to 1814, when Washington D.C. was under British attack during the "Second War of Independence," and the very bricks and mortar of American democracy were reduced to smoking rubble. We examine the battle that inspired witness Francis Scott Key to immortalize its final moments, then reveal how his poem transformed into an anthem.
- Who directed A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America?
- A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America was directed by Molly Hermann.
- Who stars in A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America?
- A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America stars Jeff Wilburn, Clent Bowers, Catherine Purcell, Jennifer L. Jones, Vince Eisenson, Cynthia Janzen.
- What genre is A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America?
- A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America produced?
- A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America was produced in United States of America.