Star Spangled to Death 2004

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.

Cast:

Jack Smith
The Spirit Not of Life But of Living 

Jerry Sims
Suffering 

Gib Taylor
The Two Evils 

Billy Carpenter
The Two Evils 

Cecilia Swan
Misplaced Charity 

Ken Jacobs
Oscar Friendly / Ringmaster / Janitor