Star Spangled to Death

2004· 436 min★ 7.1· 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.

Cast: Jack Smith, Jerry Sims, Gib Taylor

Director: Ken Jacobs