An Empire of Reason

An Empire of Reason

Directed by Ellen Giffard
19880hr 58min

Step back in time to witness the intense and pivotal moments that shaped the birth of a nation in "An Empire of Reason." This docudrama takes you on a captivating journey to New York State during the heated debate over the United States Constitution. But here's the twist - historical figures don modern attire and speak in a contemporary tongue, bridging the gap between past and present for a truly unique viewing experience.

As the characters engage in passionate debates and powerful arguments, you'll find yourself drawn into the heart of the action. The fusion of accurate historical events with a modern storytelling approach creates a dynamic and engaging narrative that will leave you on the edge of your seat. And just when you think you've seen it all, present-day newscasters and commentators step in to provide a fresh perspective, blurring the lines between then and now in a way that will keep you hooked until the very end. "An Empire of Reason" is not just a movie - it's a time-traveling adventure that will challenge your perceptions and ignite your curiosity about the forces that shaped a nation centuries ago.

Cast

Eli Wallach

Anti-Federalist Spokesman

Eli Wallach

Al Roker

E.G. Marshall

Federalist Spokesman

E.G. Marshall

Roberts Blossom

Melancton Smith

Roberts Blossom

James Rebhorn

Jesse Woodhull

James Rebhorn

Richard Bright

Donahue Audience Member

Richard Bright

Jamey Sheridan

Daniel Shays

Jamey Sheridan

Christopher Curry

John Lansing, Jr.

Christopher Curry

Drew Snyder

Demonstrator

Drew Snyder

Rex Robbins

Isaac Roosevelt

Rex Robbins

Walter Cronkite

Ed Koch

Mayor of New York City, 1788

Ed Koch

Jonathan Bolt

Anti-Federalist Delegate

Jonathan Bolt

Phil Donahue

François Giroday

Alexander Hamilton

François Giroday

MacIntyre Dixon

Donahue Audience Member

MacIntyre Dixon

Nesbitt Blaisdell

Gov. George Clinton

Nesbitt Blaisdell

John Chancellor

Cokie Roberts

Self - Host

Cokie Roberts

Guy Paul

Convention Secretary

Guy Paul

Forrest Sawyer

Charlayne Hunter-Gault

William Duell

Donahue Audience Member

William Duell

Mario Cuomo

Andrea Mitchell

John C. Vennema

Robert R. Livingston

John C. Vennema

Robert MacNeil

Richard Seff

Donahue Audience Member

Richard Seff

William F. Buckley Jr.

Edwin McDonough

Donahue Audience Member

Edwin McDonough

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