
An Empire of Reason
Documentary · Drama · History
Overview
Docudrama about the debate surrounding New York State's ratification of the United States Constitution. Historical figures wear modern dress and use familiar language to help today's audience understand firsthand the forces that shaped this country two hundred years ago. The argument, characters, passions and debating points are historically accurate, but the language and the medium of the debate is modern in form. Present day newscasters and commentators play themselves, reporting on the events of the 1780s as though they were occurring now.
Top Cast


Cokie Roberts
Cokie Roberts
Self - Host
Cokie Roberts
Self - Host


William F. Buckley Jr.
William F. Buckley Jr.
Self
William F. Buckley Jr.
Self


Walter Cronkite
Walter Cronkite
Self
Walter Cronkite
Self


John Chancellor
John Chancellor
Self
John Chancellor
Self


Phil Donahue
Phil Donahue
Self
Phil Donahue
Self
Robert MacNeil
Robert MacNeil
Self
Robert MacNeil
Self


Andrea Mitchell
Andrea Mitchell
Self
Andrea Mitchell
Self


Al Roker
Al Roker
Self
Al Roker
Self


Forrest Sawyer
Forrest Sawyer
Self
Forrest Sawyer
Self


Jamey Sheridan
Jamey Sheridan
Daniel Shays
Jamey Sheridan
Daniel Shays
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