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An Empire of Reason

198858mMovieDocumentaryDramaHistory

Docudrama about the debate surrounding New York State's ratification of the United States Constitution. Historical figures wear modern dress and use familiar language to help today's audience understand firsthand the forces that shaped…

DirectorsEllen Giffard·Muffie Meyer
WriterRonald Blumer
ProducersMuffie Meyer·Ellen Giffard

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Cast · Directed by Ellen Giffard

CRCokie Roberts
Cokie Roberts
Self - Host
WJWilliam F. Buckley Jr.
William F. Buckley Jr.
Self
WCWalter Cronkite
Walter Cronkite
Self
JCJohn Chancellor
John Chancellor
Self
PDPhil Donahue
Phil Donahue
Self
RMRobert MacNeil
Robert MacNeil
Self
AMAndrea Mitchell
Andrea Mitchell
Self
ARAl Roker
Al Roker
Self
FSForrest Sawyer
Forrest Sawyer
Self
JSJamey Sheridan
Jamey Sheridan
Daniel Shays
EKEd Koch
Ed Koch
Mayor of New York City, 1788
JRJames Rebhorn
James Rebhorn
Jesse Woodhull

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