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.

Director: Ken Jacobs

Cast: Jack Smith, Jerry Sims, Gib Taylor, Billy Carpenter, Cecilia Swan, Ken Jacobs

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.