About this movie
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.
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🎭 Documentary
🎭 Drama
🎭 History
🎬 Ellen Giffard
👤 Cokie Roberts
👤 William F. Buckley Jr.
👤 Walter Cronkite
new york state
usa history
media & politics
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Questions about An Empire of Reason
How long is An Empire of Reason?
An Empire of Reason has a runtime of 58m ( and 58 minutes).
Who directed An Empire of Reason?
An Empire of Reason was directed by Ellen Giffard and released in 1988.
What genre is An Empire of Reason?
An Empire of Reason is a Documentary, Drama, History film (1988).
Who stars in An Empire of Reason?
The cast of An Empire of Reason includes Cokie Roberts, William F. Buckley Jr., Walter Cronkite, John Chancellor, Phil Donahue.
