An Empire of Reason (1988)
1988 · 0h 58m · Documentary, Drama, History
Genres: Documentary, Drama, History
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.
Director: Muffie Meyer, Ellen Giffard
Writers: Ronald Blumer
Music by: Arnold Black
Cinematography: Ed Marritz
Editor: Alison Ellwood
Cast
Cokie Roberts as Self - HostWilliam F. Buckley Jr. as SelfWalter Cronkite as SelfJohn Chancellor as SelfPhil Donahue as SelfRobert MacNeil as SelfAndrea Mitchell as SelfAl Roker as SelfForrest Sawyer as SelfJamey Sheridan as Daniel ShaysEd Koch as Mayor of New York City, 1788James Rebhorn as Jesse WoodhullMore like this
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