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.

Starring:

Edward James Olmos, James Murtaugh, Jane Hoffman, Jeffrey DeMunn, JK Simmons, Larry Linville, Laurence Luckinbill, Lou Diamond Phillips, Paul Austin, Peter Maloney, Richard Davis, Roger Pretto, Shawn Elliott, Socorro Santiago

Genre:

Documentary