The confederate states of america 2004 kevin willmott, ken willmott on allmovie american history is turned on its head in this. The film wouldve been betterserved if the apartheid idea which they explored for southern america was instead used in the united states. Welcome to the official website for the provisional government of the confederate states of america established november 2004. The confederate states of america is the brainchild of kevin wilmot, a film professor at the university of kansas. The new confederate states of america is the official provisional governmental organization of the new. Its an irreverent, darkly comic movie that features fake commercials for. The fact cannot be disguised that slavery led up to the war, as the only remaining solution of the business, and to such a war there was only one result. Its a fictional tongueincheek account of an alternate history in which the confederates won the. A the confederate states of america is a 2004 mockumentary directed by kevin willmott. The new confederate states of america is trying to increase their presence in virginia in anticipation of their planned rally on december 9, by appointing a state commander. Its also possible that a csa that never abolished slavery simply wouldnt have industrialization, because of all the free labor, but without industrialization, you dont have tv, so that wouldnt. George bernard shaw, presented before the film starts.
The csas constantly stated goal was to be left alone as an independent nation, i. Inflation became rampant as the paper money depreciated and eventually became worthless. In this ifc production a channel which can always be counted on to deliver imaginative and daring films, the southern confederacy wins the civil war with the help of. All it takes is a handheld camera, a chyron generator, and some friends whove taken an improv class. The confederate states of america cast and crew tv. Slavery of course plays a huge part of the new nation and this is covered quite matteroffactly throughout and i found myself amazed at how well some historical incidents were tweaked slightly to fit this narrative. The movie is in many ways more satire than a serious attempt at alternate history, though even majorleague. A the confederate states of america film tv tropes. Bowens spain and the american civil war promises to address a major deficiency in the historical literature of the american civil war by establishing the potential for spanish support for the confederate states of america that could have altered the outcome of the conflict p. Film csa the confederate states of america into film. The confederate states of america critics consensus.
Imagine how different america would have been if the south had won the civil war of the 1860s. Join fandango vip for free it only takes a few seconds to join already a fandango vip. Only seven have confirmed their attendance as of today, with many expressing worries about counterprotestors, despite the complete lack of violence at the last rally, which cost the. The new confederate states of america, dandridge, tennessee. At no time during its existence did the confederate states of america seek to conquer the united states. Having set a meeting with general grant and a great this book is a well thought out what if. Presented as a mockumentary, this film through the use of fabricated movie segments and actual footage attempts to sheds light on what america would be like if the south won the civil war. The movie creates a history where the confederates get win the war of northern aggression. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing csa. The confederacy compels the defeated north to accept slavery or face punitive taxes and history is rearranged. Set in an contemporary alternative world where the confederate states of america managed to win the american civil war, a british film documentary examines the history of this nation. Montgomery, alabama until may 29, 1861 richmond, virginia until april 3, 1865. A confederate states of america and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. The confederacy is dedicated to establishing a fascist, racist, aryan, christian state.
The confederate states of america is such a good one that i wish a more talented filmmaker had come up with it. It seems like every third independent movie of the last decade has been a mockumentary, but thats probably because its such an easy genre to execute. Not exactly historical fiction because it occurs in the present, it could accurately be said to be alternative historical fiction. Constitution of the confederate states of america by confederate states of america. Csa the confederate states of america cleverly explores that alternative reality. This movie takes the form of a british documentary, covering the evolution of the confederate states of america after the south won. You also have to accept the film s premise that, after gettysburg and wars end, the south could somehow dominate the north militarily, socially, economically and industrially so far as to be able to rename the united states of america the confederate states of america into a later period, including all fifty states. Through the eyes of a british documentary, this film takes a satirically humorous, and sometimes frightening, look at the history of an.
A the confederate states of america is a 2004 us alternate history film in the form of a mockdocumentary made by the bbc on the history of the csa this in a timeline in which which the confederacy had decisively won the civil war and absorbed the defeated us. The new confederate states of america is the official provisional governmental organization of the new confederacy, protecting our proud southern heritage, the confederate flag, our monuments, our rights and values, and our way of life. The confederate states of america is a mock documentary about the confederate states of america. The confederate states of america, kevin willmotts bitingly funny and scathingly honest film, which is told as if it was a bbc documentary. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the confederate states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god. A the confederate states of america is a 1917 namibian sociology business film based on shatov dunlaps book. Griffiths response to accusations that he was racist, to say that is like saying i am against children, as they were. Imagine we live in an alternate reality where the south won the civil war. Csa is a documentary on america since the confederate army won the civil war. Larry peterson, says of the black man, to free him is to make him an orphan. For one thing, slavery wouldnt have been abolished in the us and may still have been around today. Politically satirical mockumentary produced by spike lee. States csa confederate states of america confederate.
It depicts an alternate history where the confederacy not only won the american civil war but grew in power and conquered the north as well, and focuses on the socioeconomic ramifications of such a world. The confederate states of america by kevin willmott. As a fan of all kinds of alternate history, i found this to be a fine and interesting take on a popular subjectthe south winning the civil war. It was enjoyed by splendid auditor khalia lyana, arranged by tarak naleway and expressed by. A the confederate states of america is a 2004 american mockumentary that is directed by kevin willmott. To all, years ago i saw this mocumentry movie advertised, discussed and debated on the internet, but never saw the movie. This is an extremely bigoted, untrue view of christianity, by. A the confederate states of america, made in 2004 and returning to ifc this weekend, presents a boldly premonitory vision of political horrors. Confederate states of american the free dictionary. The confederate states of america is the brainchild of kevin wilmot, a. The confederate states of america with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Asking the question, what if the south had won the american civil war, the film looks back at the history of the confederate states of america, and is peppered with fake adverts that reflect this alternate world. Though we currently exist under the occupation of the united states, our culture, history, heritage, and most importantly our constitution are alive and unconquered. Confederate states of american synonyms, confederate states of american pronunciation, confederate states of american translation, english dictionary definition of confederate states of american.
The confederate states of america civil war history. A new pseudodocumentary examines what contemporary america would have looked like had the south won the civil war. Now imagine youre watching a local tv station one evening as it airs a britishmade documentary about american history. The confederate states of america all the more impressive. A photo from the film the confederate states of america directed by kevin willmott. Free the confederate states of america online gledanje. Confederate states of america is a mockumentary that explores the scenario of the south winning the civil war.
Through the eyes of a british documentary, this film takes a satirically humorous, and sometimes frightening, look at the history of an america where the south won the civil war. If youve ever wondered what the course america history might have taken if the south had won the civil war. If youre going to tell people the truth, you better make them laugh, otherwise theyll kill you. Csa ii the new confederate states of america archives. Subscribe to our mailing list indicates required indicates required. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of csa. A the confederate states of america 2005 full movie hindi dubbed c. Confederate states of america 2004 starring greg kirsch and renee patrick on dvd and bluray. Directed by kevin willmott and starring evamarii johnson, rupert pate, larry j. The confederate states of america film the guardian.
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