Daily Popularity History
Daily Attention Score for Original Intent: The Battle for America
Popularity Rankings
User Reviews
Write Your Review
Loading reviews...
| Country: | USA |
| Length: | 55 min |
Description:
The concept of Original Intent proposes interpreting the U.S. Constitution as it was understood by the Founding Fathers in 1789 – a time when voting rights were restricted to white men and slavery was legal. In contrast, many believe the Constitution's language was intentionally broad, allowing its meaning to adapt with the times. This film contends that the far right is leveraging Originalism as justification for a deeply conservative political program aimed at dismantling laws protecting civil rights, voting rights, affirmative action, reproductive freedom, privacy, and sexual freedom. The film features interviews with Robert Bork, Alan Dershowitz, Edwin Meese, Senator Alan Simpson, and prominent scholars.
| Alternative title: | Original Intent: The Battle for America |
| Release year: | 2006 |
| Language: | English |
| Type: | Movie |
| External links: | IMDB |