CinemaOSMovie · 2014

A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America

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"The Star-Spangled Banner" is known by all, treasured for its powerful melody and stirring lyrics. And yet, only about 40% of U.S. citizens know all the words. And even fewer know their meaning. Join us as we travel back to 1814, when Washington D.C. was under British attack during the "Second War of Independence," and the very bricks and mortar of American democracy were reduced to smoking rubble. We examine the battle that inspired witness Francis Scott Key to immortalize its final moments, then reveal how his poem transformed into an anthem.

Directed byMolly Hermann

Status: Released
Language: EN
Released: June 14, 2014

Studios

LionHeart FilmWorks

The Biscuit Factory

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Trailers & teasers

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How Many Americans Know the Lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner?

How Many Americans Know the Lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner?

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Jeff Wilburn

Jeff Wilburn

Self - Narrator (voice)

Clent Bowers

Self - National Anthem Performer

Catherine Purcell

Self - Voice Student

Jennifer L. Jones

Self - Curator

Vince Eisenson

Vince Eisenson

Francis Scott Key

Cynthia Janzen

Dolly Madison

Jim Lyall

James Madison

James Bailey

George Armistead

Bill Boslego

William Beanes

Shannon McLucas

Mary Pickersgill

Creative team

Directed by: Molly Hermann
Produced by: Molly Hermann

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