Crucible of Empire: The Spanish-American War

Crucible of Empire: The Spanish-American War

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 30, 1999

Runtime

2h 0m

Genres

Documentary, History

Original Title

Crucible of Empire: The Spanish-American War

Production Companies

Great Projects Film Company

Director

Daniel A. Miller

Description

Crucible of Empire demonstrates how and why the Spanish-American War constitutes such an important milestone in U.S. history. This program examines the events and attitudes that led to war, followed by an exploration of the conflict and its outcome. Early film footage and stills of battle scenes, plus rich visuals, a compelling story, and intriguing analogies to current foreign policy make Crucible of Empire a riveting documentary.