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