The War of 1812
“A small but bitter war - that forged the destiny of a continent.”
Synopsis
The War 1812 is a two-hour film history of a deeply significant event in North American and world history. The war shaped American, Canadian and British destiny in the most literal way possible: had one or two battles or decisions gone a different way, a map of the United States today would look entirely (and shockingly) different. The fires of this war forged the nation of Canada; at the same time, the result tolled the end of Native American dreams of a separate nation. By war's end, the process of Native nation removal had already begun in the southeast, paving the way for a Cotton Kingdom powered by slavery, and a United States that had been on the verge of collapse was ready to announce its arrival as a global power. The U.S. did not win the War of 1812, but the noble experiment of democracy had managed to survive intense pressure from without, and within.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Hott, Diane Garey
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Chowder
- Original Score
- Judy Hyman
- Original Title
- The War of 1812
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Florentine Films, BTPM PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Hott, Diane Garey
Ken Chowder
Judy Hyman
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Hott
Director
Ken Chowder
Writer
Diane Garey
Director
Judy Hyman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The War of 1812
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What is The War of 1812 about?
The War 1812 is a two-hour film history of a deeply significant event in North American and world history. The war shaped American, Canadian and British destiny in the most literal way possible: had one or two battles or decisions gone a different way, a map of the United States today would look entirely (and shockingly) different. The fires of this war forged the nation of Canada; at the same time, the result tolled the end of Native American dreams of a separate nation. By war's end, the process of Native nation removal had already begun in the southeast, paving the way for a Cotton Kingdom powered by slavery, and a United States that had been on the verge of collapse was ready to announce its arrival as a global power. The U.S. did not win the War of 1812, but the noble experiment of democracy had managed to survive intense pressure from without, and within.
Who directed The War of 1812?
The War of 1812 was directed by Lawrence Hott, Diane Garey.
Who stars in The War of 1812?
The principal cast of The War of 1812 includes Joe Mantegna.
When was The War of 1812 released and how long is it?
The War of 1812 was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The War of 1812?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The War of 1812 was composed by Judy Hyman.