A Complex History of the United States
Synopsis
A Complex History of the United States explores America's wild history covering its rise as a global power starting at the Spanish-American War, to World War I, and onto the eventual fallout from the Treaty of Versailles. The documentary focuses on key historical figures such as Smedley Butler, Herbert Hoover, and Charles Lindbergh, as well as analyzing the rise of domestic extremist movements of the era.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Strong
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Strong, David Wayne Young
- Original Score
- Jamie Zin
- Original Title
- A Complex History of the United States
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Illumination Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Strong
Christopher Strong, David Wayne Young
Jamie Zin
Tyler W. Moore, Christopher Strong
David Wayne Young, Tyler W. Moore
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Strong
Writer
David Wayne Young
Writer
David Wayne Young
Producer
Tyler W. Moore
Editor
Tyler W. Moore
Producer
Christopher Strong
Editor
Christopher Strong
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Complex History of the United States about?
A Complex History of the United States explores America's wild history covering its rise as a global power starting at the Spanish-American War, to World War I, and onto the eventual fallout from the Treaty of Versailles. The documentary focuses on key historical figures such as Smedley Butler, Herbert Hoover, and Charles Lindbergh, as well as analyzing the rise of domestic extremist movements of the era.
Who directed A Complex History of the United States?
A Complex History of the United States was directed by Christopher Strong.
Who stars in A Complex History of the United States?
The principal cast of A Complex History of the United States includes David J. Cantu, Tyler W. Moore.
When was A Complex History of the United States released and how long is it?
A Complex History of the United States was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for A Complex History of the United States?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Complex History of the United States was composed by Jamie Zin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Complex History of the United States?
A Complex History of the United States holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).