Premiered August 23, 1999, on PBS.
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Roosevelt charging up Kettle Hill, the Rough Riders and the sinking of the Maine - these are what many people commonly know about the United States' 1898 war with Spain. What they may not remember is that this was the war that moved the United States to center stage as a world power.
Crucible of Empire: The Spanish American War, narrated by award-winning actor Edward James Olmos, examines the colorful characters and historic events surrounding this 100-year-old-war and its revlevance through the 20th century. Using reenactments, interviews with noted authors and popular historians, and more than a dozen newly arranged popular songs from the period, Crucible of Empire looks at the influence of race, economics, new technologies and the news media on America's decision to go to war.
Filmed in Cuba and the Philippines, Crucible of Empire tells the story of the war from all perspectives. Actor Lou Diamond Phillips reading the words of Filipino rebel leader Emilio Aguinaldo.
Major Underwriters
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Public Broadcasting Service
National Endowment for the Humanities
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Archived Reviews
Forbes - The New York Times - Newsday
Awards
Silver Award from Worldfest Flagstaff (The Flagstaff International Film Festival) - Historical Programming 1999
Silver Hugo Award from the Chicago International Television Competition - Documentary - History/Biography
Credits
Executive Producers: Kenneth Mandel, Daniel B. Polin
Producers/Writers: Daniel A. Miller, Daniel B. Polin
Directed By: Daniel A. Miller
Music By: T.O. Sterrett
Edited By: Ted Winterburn
Co-Producer: Libby Kreutz
Narrated By: Edward James Olmos
Cinematographer: Roger T. Grange, III
Associate Producer: Sarah E. Kramer
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