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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.
| Release : | 1988 |
| Rating : | 5.5 |
| Studio : | Middlemarch Films, |
| Crew : | Art Direction, Assistant Art Director, |
| Cast : | Cokie Roberts William F. Buckley Jr. Walter Cronkite John Chancellor Phil Donahue |
| Genre : | Drama History Documentary |
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it is the rare 'crazy' movie that actually has something to say.
Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.
Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.
Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.
