Original Intent: The Battle for America
Synopsis
Original Intent is a judicial philosophy that the U.S. Constitution should be interpreted in the way the Founding Fathers understood it in 1789 -- an era when only white men were allowed to vote and slavery was legal. Others believe the Constitution was crafted in broad, open-ended language and that its meaning evolves over time. The film argues that the far right is using originalism as a cover to advance a radically conservative political agenda: overturning laws that protect civil rights, voting rights, affirmative action, reproductive rights, privacy, and sexual freedom. Interviewees include Robert Bork, Alan Dershowitz, Edwin Meese, Senator Alan Simpson, and leading scholars.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Newport Beach Int'l Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Sherin
- Original Title
- Original Intent: The Battle for America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Sherin
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Sherin
Director
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What is Original Intent: The Battle for America about?
Original Intent is a judicial philosophy that the U.S. Constitution should be interpreted in the way the Founding Fathers understood it in 1789 -- an era when only white men were allowed to vote and slavery was legal. Others believe the Constitution was crafted in broad, open-ended language and that its meaning evolves over time. The film argues that the far right is using originalism as a cover to advance a radically conservative political agenda: overturning laws that protect civil rights, voting rights, affirmative action, reproductive rights, privacy, and sexual freedom. Interviewees include Robert Bork, Alan Dershowitz, Edwin Meese, Senator Alan Simpson, and leading scholars.
Who directed Original Intent: The Battle for America?
Original Intent: The Battle for America was directed by Anthony Sherin.
Who stars in Original Intent: The Battle for America?
The principal cast of Original Intent: The Battle for America includes Michael Medeiros, Erwin Chemerinsky.
When was Original Intent: The Battle for America released and how long is it?
Original Intent: The Battle for America was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 55m.