The confederate states of america 2005 rotten tomatoes. After the war, he was a university professor, published author, and episcopal. The confederate states of america is the brainchild of kevin wilmot, a. Its a fearless and brilliant racialhistorical satire, done in a meticulous recreation of the ken burns mode, that chronicles the last 150 years of america. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. South carolina, mississippi, florida, alabama, georgia, louisiana, and texas declared. A the confederate states of america 2004 streaming ita. States csa confederate states of america confederate store. The movies twistinthetail is of course that this csa doesnt look too different from the real us of a, and the movie uses actual racist products and.
The confederate states of america was the government formed by eleven southern states of the united states of america between 1861 and 1865. The confederate states of america csa was a shortlived government that existed in the southern united states during the american civil war. Subscribe to our mailing list indicates required indicates required. Confederate states of america, the government of 11 southern states that seceded from the union in 186061, following the election of abraham lincoln as u. The confederate states of america rupert pate evamarii johnson larry peterson 2005 the mockumentary features british documentarians interviewing historians, politicians and other inhabitants of the confederacy and neighboring canada. The confederate states of america by kevin willmott. This mod adds the confederate states of america to the game, under the leadership of jefferson davis. The second civil war, village voice, february 7, 2006.
Confederate states of american synonyms, confederate states of american pronunciation, confederate states of american translation, english dictionary definition of confederate states of american. Csa ii the new confederate states of america archives rva mag. Montgomery, alabama until may 29, 1861 richmond, virginia until april 3, 1865. The confederate states of america, kevin willmotts bitingly funny and scathingly honest film, which is told as if it was a bbc documentary. A the confederate states of america, a faux documentary. The confederate states of america civil war history. A provisional government was established within a few days and on february 9 th. Confederate states of america 2005 streaming online. Through the eyes of a british documentary, this film takes a satirically humorous, and sometimes frightening, look at the history of an america where the south won the civil war. There had been many woeful misunderstandings between north and south in the years that led up to the civil war, but the most tragic misunderstanding of all was that neither side realized, until it was too late, that the other side was desperately in earnest. A new pseudodocumentary examines what contemporary america would have looked like had the south won the civil war.
It is also called the southern confederacy and refers to 11 states that renounced their existing agreement with others of the united states in 18601861 and attempted to establish a new nation in which the authority of the central government would be strictly limited and the. Here the reader is treated to the political history of the confederate states of america as it might evolve. In between the segments are commercials which kind of remind me of the cheap ones they show on community channels late at night. The movie creates a history where the confederates get win the war of northern aggression. It was established in 1861 by seven southern states in which slavery was legal, after abraham lincoln was elected president of the u. Handbook of civil war texas texas state historical association. We are in the csa watching a british made documentary on the history of the. Apr 05, 2012 to all, years ago i saw this mocumentry movie advertised, discussed and debated on the internet, but never saw the movie. Download confederate states of america stock photos. Day to day, csa the confederate state of america, npr, october 28, 2005.
Confederate monuments, csa ii the new confederate states of america, monument avenue, neo confederate rally, richmond rally this story has been updated. The confederate states of america litetally rose from the ashes of its founder, jefferson davis. It depicts an alternate history where the confederacy not only won the american civil war but grew in power and conquered the north as well, and focuses on the socioeconomic ramifications of such a world. Hodcarrier films ifc films genius entertainment what would happen now if the south had won the civil war.
Remembered for service in confederate states of america army, 18611865, and shoupade fortification design. The confederate 10dollar bill for sale included these images. The new confederate states of america has lead the way within the confederate heritage not hate movement for 5 years now and will continue its mission of heritage not hate. Advocated recruitment of african americans for csa army. Its a fictional tongueincheek account of an alternate. Aug 23, 2017 the confederate states of america, ulysses s. Confederate states of american definition of confederate. Commonly called the confederacy, it contained thirteen states that united in war to establish independence from the remaining states, called the union. Through the eyes of a british documentary, this film takes a satirically humorous, and sometimes frightening, look at the history of an. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
During the civil war, the 11 southern states that seceded from the united states and formed the confederate states of america used distinctive stamps depicting their own president, jefferson davis, george washington and other statesmen. Not exactly historical fiction because it occurs in the present, it could accurately be said to be alternative historical fiction. Military forces of the confederate states wikipedia. A confederate states of america pg comedy, satire movie 2006 kevin willmotts bold, satirical and wildly funny film, confederate states of america, poses the question. This is a solid, wellthought out what might have been study that goes beyond the sensational or the mythical. The confederate states of america is a mock documentary about the confederate states of america.
A the confederate states of america, made in 2004 and returning to ifc this weekend, presents a boldly premonitory vision of political horrors. Paper currency, such as the confederate 10dollar bill for sale, is graded by experts based on the condition, cleanliness, folds to the paper currency, and. A the confederate states of america 2004 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Presented as a mockumentary, this film through the use of fabricated movie segments and actual footage attempts to sheds light on what america would be like if the south won the civil war. The confederate states of america movieguide movie. Though we currently exist under the occupation of the united states, our culture, history, heritage, and most importantly our constitution are alive and unconquered. Having set a meeting with general grant and a great this book is a well thought out what if. The confederacy, when used within or in reference to north america, generally means the confederate states of america. The uniform varied greatly due to a variety of reasons, such as location, limitations on the supply of cloth and other materials, and the.
The new confederate states of america is the official provisional governmental organization of the new. The confederacy was originally formed by seven secessionist slaveholding statessouth carolina, mississippi, florida, alabama, georgia, louisiana, and texasin the lower south region of the united states, whose economy was. American history is turned on its head in this bitterly satirical mockumentary from writer and director kevin willmott. Finding a confederate states of america 10dollar bill for your collection requires understanding both the currency features and conditions. The confederate states of america was a separate government set up by the southern states that seceded from the united states after the presidential election of 1860. A the confederate states of america 2004 full cast. Told through the lens of a faux british documentary, the film provides a bracing and. With greg kirsch, renee patrick, molly graham, william willmott. Confederate states of america now on your favorite device. It simulates the experience of watching the grand history of.
The confederacy was originally formed by seven secessionist slaveholding states south carolina, mississippi, florida, alabama, georgia, louisiana, and texasin the lower south region of the united states, whose economy was. The new confederate states of america, dandridge, tennessee. We come together today to celebrate this great anniversary and look into the future to continue to succeed in our mission. You can use the amazon prime app on your phone, computer, smarttv or whatever other way you access prime to watch csa. Feb 15, 2015 this mod adds the confederate states of america to the game, under the leadership of jefferson davis.
Its a fictional tongueincheek account of an alternate history in which the confederates won the. The exact numbers are not known because of incomplete and destroyed records. We, the people of the confederate states, each state acting in its sovereign and independent character, in order to form a permanent federal government, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterityinvoking the favor and guidance of almighty goddo ordain and establish this constitution for the confederate states of america. Confederate states of america stock photos and images 123rf. Oct 28, 2005 a new pseudodocumentary examines what contemporary america would have looked like had the south won the civil war. A the confederate states of america xfinity stream. This is an extremely bigoted, untrue view of christianity, by. Infantry units receive a random, unique promotion upon entering combat for the first time like in the civil war scenario.
The confederate states of america movie trailer and. The confederate states of america were organized at a congress of delegates from the seceded states of south carolina, georgia, florida, alabama, mississippi and louisiana which met at montgomery, alabama on february 4, 1861. A the confederate states of america faux ken burnsstyle documentary recounting the last 140 years of american history as if the south had won the civil war is. The blakely rifle isnt reskinned i might do this if folks want itthe discovery of rifling comes after a rifled unit. The confederate states of america, a faux documentary that skewers real white supremacy, the new yorker, february 15, 2017. The confederate states of america jan 11, 2010 csa is a thought provoking and humorous look at the sheer absurdities of whitecentric world views. The uniform varied greatly due to a variety of reasons, such as location, limitations on the supply of cloth and other materials, and the cost of materials during the war. Confederate field manuals 12,553 pages of field manuals printed in the confederate states and used during the civil war by confederate forces. It is an account of an alternate history, wherein the confederacy wins the american civil war and establishes a new confederate states of america that incorporates the majority of the western hemisphere, including the former contiguous united states, the golden circle, the caribbean, and south america. The confederate states of america movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. The confederate states of america 2005 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Presented as a mockumentary, this film through the use of fabricated movie segments and actual footage, attempts to sheds light on what america would be like if the south won the civil war. The confederate states of america all the more impressive.
The new confederate states of america is the official provisional governmental organization of the new confederacy, protecting our proud southern heritage, the confederate flag, our monuments, our rights and values, and our way of life. The confederate states of america american civil war. Despite attracting only a few supporters and finding themselves stranded and seeking donations to get home, the trio behind the lee monument rally are planning a comeback. A the confederate states of america is a 2004 mockumentary directed by kevin willmott. In this ifc production a channel which can always be counted on to deliver imaginative and daring films, the southern confederacy wins the civil war with the help of. Taking the form of a bbc documentary about slavery in america, c. For 3 turns after the outbreak of war, all infantry units may force enemies to retreat like the winged hussar. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. New civ the confederate states of america civfanatics forums.
Hand signed and hand cut by confederate treasury officials during the war. A the confederate states of america is a 2004 american mockumentary that is directed by kevin willmott. The constitution of the confederate states of america 1861. Confederate states of america csa the fact cannot be disguised that slavery led up to the war, as the only remaining solution of the business, and to such a war there was only one result possible. It is an account of an alternate history, wherein the confederacy wins the american civil war and establishes a new confederate states of america that incorporates the majority of the western hemisphere, including the former contiguous united states, the golden circle, the caribbean.
We are in the csa watching a british made documentary on the history of the confederate states of american from its creation when it won the civil war right up to the early 21st century. Confederate states army simple english wikipedia, the free. The confederate states of america issued seven different series of paper currency, all with unique images. The formal name of the confederate states of america is one character too long for the entry screen, causing it to drop out when you pick your leader. The confederate states of america critics consensus. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the confederate states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all white people. The confederate states of america film the guardian. The confederate states army csa was organized in february 1861 to fight for the confederate states of america during the american civil war. Welcome to the official website for the provisional government of the confederate states of america established november 2004.