An Empire of Reason (1988)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Muffie Meyer
- Ellen Giffard
Writing:
- Ronald Blumer
Stars:
Release Date: 1988-07-03
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 58
Anti-Federalist Delegate
Self - Host
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
Daniel Shays
Mayor of New York City, 1788
Jesse Woodhull
Self
John Lansing, Jr.
Gov. George Clinton
Demonstrator
Robert R. Livingston
Federalist Spokesman
Donahue Audience Member
Donahue Audience Member
Donahue Audience Member
Donahue Audience Member
Anti-Federalist Spokesman
Melancton Smith
