The Second Civil War
When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governor of Idaho defies the president and closes the state's border. News Net Television, a cable news program that makes hay by reporting on political scandals, quickly spins the racist act into an overnight media sensation, creating a divide in national opinion over the issue.
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The Second Civil War
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 4, 1997
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Drama, Comedy, TV Movie, War
User Score
62%
Original Title
The Second Civil War
Production Companies
Baltimore Pictures, HBO
Director
Joe Dante
Description
When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governor of Idaho defies the president and closes the state's border. News Net Television, a cable news program that makes hay by reporting on political scandals, quickly spins the racist act into an overnight media sensation, creating a divide in national opinion over the issue.
