An Empire of Reason 1988
An Empire of Reason
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.
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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Genres:
Documentary , Drama , History
Release Date:
Jul 03, 1988 (United States)
Run Time:
58`
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Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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An Empire of Reason
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Cast
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... Daniel Shays
... Mayor of New York City, 1788
... Jesse Woodhull
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Mario Cuomo... Self
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... Alexander Hamilton
... John Lansing, Jr.
... Gov. George Clinton
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Sol Wachtler... John Jay
... Demonstrator
... Robert Yates