Star Spangled to Death

Star Spangled to Death — Plot

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.

• Release date
• May 21, 2004
• Runtime
• 436 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Ken Jacobs

Star Spangled to Death — Cast

Jack Smith The Spirit Not of Life But of Living

J

Jerry Sims Suffering

G

Gib Taylor The Two Evils

B

Billy Carpenter The Two Evils

C

Cecilia Swan Misplaced Charity Ken Jacobs Oscar Friendly / Ringmaster / Janitor