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.

• Ken JacobsDirector
• Ken JacobsWriter

• Jack SmithThe Spirit Not of Life But of Living
• Jerry SimsSuffering
• Gib TaylorThe Two Evils
• Billy CarpenterThe Two Evils
• Cecilia SwanMisplaced Charity
• Ken JacobsOscar Friendly / Ringmaster / Janitor