The confederate states of america is the brainchild of kevin wilmot, a. Using historical fact in the lead up to the civil war, the mockdocumentary shows us what the us would have been like if slavery had been allowed to continue, with devices like fake tv ads serving to drive home the disturbing and thoughtprovoking point. American history is turned on its head in this bitterly satirical mockumentary from writer and director kevin willmott. A the confederate states of america is a 2004 mockumentary directed by. Confederate states of america simple english wikipedia. All it takes is a handheld camera, a chyron generator, and some friends whove taken an improv class. The defining differences between the united states and. This is an extremely bigoted, untrue view of christianity, by. The confederate states of america 2005 rotten tomatoes. Confederate states of america, about america, had the south won the civil war. Now imagine youre watching a local tv station one evening as it airs a britishmade documentary about american history.
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. The csa had seen the manipulations of politicians to stuff ballot boxes, especially with new immigrants to america. Csa is about the history of the confederate states of america from the moment they won the civil war to today. The csa also conquered japan, and according to extra materials, also controls much of southeast asia and, soon, all of the middle east. Slavery of course plays a huge part of the new nation and this is covered quite matter of factly throughout and i found myself amazed at how well some historical incidents were tweaked slightly to fit this narrative. Oct 28, 2005 a new pseudodocumentary examines what contemporary america would have looked like had the south won the civil war. 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 jan 11, 2010 csa is a thought provoking and humorous look at the sheer absurdities of whitecentric world views. A the confederate states of america 2005 the movie. Some argue this is splitting sovereignty from csa states. The confederate states of america all the more impressive. Constitution of the confederate states passed march 11, 1861 the confederate states of americas supreme law was the constit. The confederate states of america film the guardian. Montgomery, alabama until may 29, 1861 richmond, virginia until april 3, 1865. The confederate states of america critics consensus. A the confederate states of america 2004 full cast. It seems like every third independent movie of the last decade has been a mockumentary, but thats probably because its such an easy genre to execute. 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. The film primarily details significant political and cultural events of confederate history from its founding until the early 2000s. 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.
Confederate states of america now on your favorite device. When he took office a few weeks later, the confederate states of america had declared their separation from the united states. Film csa the confederate states of america into film. With greg kirsch, renee patrick, molly graham, william willmott. Csa ii the new confederate states of america archives. High quality the confederate states of america gifts and merchandise. A the confederate states of america is a 2004 us alternate history film in the form of a mockdocumentary made by the bbc on the history of the csa this in a timeline in which which the confederacy had decisively won the civil war and absorbed the defeated us. So well done and fascinating look at a not entirely alternate history. Its a fearless and brilliant racialhistorical satire, done in a. Imagine we live in an alternate reality where the south won the civil war. You also have to accept the film s premise that, after gettysburg and wars end, the south could somehow dominate the north militarily, socially, economically and industrially so far as to be able to rename the united states of america the confederate states of america into a later period, including all fifty states. The confederate states of america, kevin willmotts bitingly funny and scathingly honest film, which is told as if it was a bbc documentary. Carpenters the south as a conscious minority, 1789 1861, republished by the university of south carolina.
The confederate states of america s pike lee presents and mentors this counterfactual satire on american racism, directed by kevin willmott. The confederate states of america is such a good one that i wish a more talented filmmaker had come up with it. This movie takes the form of a british documentary, covering the evolution of the confederate states of america after the south won. The confederate states of america critics consensus through the eyes of a british documentary, this film takes a satirically humorous, and sometimes frightening, look at the history of an. 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.
The confederate states of america csa was the government formed by the southern states that seceded from the united states during the period of the american civil war. 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 wor. After its premiere at the sundance film festival, ifc films purchased the film. A the confederate states of america, made in 2004 and returning to ifc this weekend, presents a boldly premonitory vision of political horrors. Confederate states of american definition of confederate. Taking the form of a bbc documentary about slavery in america, c. The csa was for cultural assimilation before you could vote. The confederate states of america csa, commonly referred to as the confederate states cs or the confederacy, was a government set up in 1861 by seven slave states i. One of the ways this differs from other scenarios of the south winning the civil war is that the south conquers the north rather than simply having two countries. The confederate states of america litetally rose from the ashes of its founder, jefferson davis.
Its like jeanluc godard directing a screenplay by dave chappelle. The confederate states of america by kevin willmott. 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 was established in 1861 by seven southern states in which slavery was legal, after abraham lincoln was elected president of the u. We come together today to celebrate this great anniversary and look into the future to continue to succeed in our mission. Through the eyes of a british documentary, this film takes a satirically humorous, and sometimes frightening, look at the history of an. Confederate states of american synonyms, confederate states of american pronunciation, confederate states of american translation, english dictionary definition of confederate states of american. The new confederate states of america is trying to increase their presence in virginia in anticipation of their planned rally on december 9, by appointing a state commander. States csa confederate states of america confederate store.
The confederate states of america 2005 02152006 us war. The movie is in many ways more satire than a serious attempt at alternate history, though even majorleague. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing csa. A the confederate states of america, a faux documentary. 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. Its a fictional tongueincheek account of an alternate history in which the confederates won the. Flags of the confederate states of america wikipedia. A the confederate states of america film tv tropes. Confederate states of america simple english wikipedia, the. Through the eyes of a british documentary, this film takes a satirically humorous, and. By the documentarys present day, the csa appears to have successfully conquered the majority of central and south america, in addition to possessing all territory the united states holds in real life. The new confederate states of america is the official provisional governmental organization of the new. A the confederate states of america 2004 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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.
An individual must be a citizen of its own state and the central government to vote. Using fabricated movie segments, old government information films, television commercials and actual stock footage from our own history, csa. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The confederate states of america movieguide movie. High quality confederate states of america gifts and merchandise. Kevin willmott wrote and directed the critically acclaimed feature film c. A the confederate states of america 2004 kevin mckinney in c. Though we currently exist under the occupation of the united states, our culture, history, heritage, and most importantly our constitution are alive and unconquered. The confederate states of america 2005 02152006 us war, comedy, drama 1h 29m.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The confederate states of america is such a good one that i wish a more talented filmmaker than kevin willmott, and one with better resources, had come up with it. Welcome to the official website for the provisional government of the confederate states of america established november 2004. 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. A the confederate states of america, a faux documentary that. Slavery of course plays a huge part of the new nation and this is covered quite matteroffactly throughout and i found myself amazed at how well some historical incidents were tweaked slightly to fit this narrative. Subscribe to our mailing list indicates required indicates required. The confederate states of america civil war history.
The new confederate states of america, dandridge, tennessee. Csa the confederate states of america cleverly explores that alternative reality. A the confederate states of america is a 2004 american mockumentary that is directed by kevin willmott. Their revolution the south in 1861 was in fact an act of restoration, for the constitution drawn up in montgomery in 1861 for the confederate states of america was a virtual duplicate of the united states constitution. Through the eyes of a british documentary, this film takes a satirically humorous. The confederate states of america is that documentary. Having set a meeting with general grant and a great this book is a well thought out what if. A the confederate states of america is presented as if it were a british documentary being.
States csa confederate states of america confederate. The film, after the initial public release, became a spike lee production. A new pseudodocumentary examines what contemporary america would have looked like had the south won the civil war. Supposedly produced by a british broadcasting company, the. The confederacy is dedicated to establishing a fascist, racist, aryan, christian state. The confederate states of america is a mock documentary about the confederate states of america. This new twist on what if history will touch many different emotions. 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. Its constitution was very similar to that of the united states or the union, although it reflected a stronger philosophy of states rights, and it also contained an explicit protection of the institution of slavery.
The confederate states of america, through the eyes of a faux documentary, takes a look at an america where the south won the civil war. South carolina, mississippi, florida, alabama, georgia, louisiana, and texas declared. Through the eyes of a british documentary, this film takes a satirically. Presented as a mockumentary, this film through the use of fabricated movie segments and actual footage, attempts to sheds light on. Presented as a mock documentary, through the use of fabricated movie. Not exactly historical fiction because it occurs in the present, it could accurately be said to be alternative historical fiction. A the confederate states of america is a 2004 mockumentary directed by kevin willmott.