Star Spangled to Death

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

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