A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America(2014)
A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America Synopsis
"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.
A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America (2014) is a documentary film directed by Molly Hermann, released on June 14, 2014. It stars Jeff Wilburn, Clent Bowers, Catherine Purcell and Jennifer L. Jones.
- Director:
- Molly Hermann
- Producers:
- Molly Hermann
- Cinematographer:
- Rob Lyall
- Production:
- The Biscuit Factory, LionHeart FilmWorks
- Status:
- Released
A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America (2014) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America before you stream it.
A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeff Wilburn
as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Clent Bowers
Clent Bowers
as Self - National Anthem Performer
- Catherine Purcell
Catherine Purcell
as Self - Voice Student
- Jennifer L. Jones
Jennifer L. Jones
as Self - Curator
Vince Eisenson
as Francis Scott Key
- Cynthia Janzen
Cynthia Janzen
as Dolly Madison
- Jim Lyall
Jim Lyall
as James Madison
- James Bailey
James Bailey
as George Armistead
- Bill Boslego
Bill Boslego
as William Beanes
- Shannon McLucas
Shannon McLucas
as Mary Pickersgill
Key crew
Directed by Molly Hermann, produced by Molly Hermann.
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A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America online?
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A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America (2014) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America?
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The main cast of A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America (2014) includes Jeff Wilburn, Clent Bowers, Catherine Purcell, Jennifer L. Jones and Vince Eisenson. The film was directed by Molly Hermann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America released?
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A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America was released on June 14, 2014.
Is there a trailer for A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America?
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