Death of a Nation
Death of a Nation

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Death of a Nation

2018
Movie
108 min
English

Parallels are drawn between Abraham Lincoln's presidency and the presidency of Donald Trump. Not since 1860 have the Democrats so fanatically refused to accept the result of a free election. That year, their target was Lincoln. They smeared him. They went to war to defeat him. In the end, they assassinated him.

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IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes9% (Critics), 56% (Audience)
Metacritic13/100
Google Users58%
Director: Dinesh D'SouzaGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary examines the history of the United States through the lens of its political parties, arguing that the Democratic Party has transformed from a party once associated with slavery and segregation to one that, according to the film, now seeks to undermine American democracy. It draws parallels between historical figures and contemporary politicians, suggesting a cyclical pattern of political ambition and societal division.

Critical Reception

Death of a Nation was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who widely criticized its historical inaccuracies, biased presentation, and what was described as its conspiracy-laden narrative. Audience reception was polarized, with many supporters of conservative viewpoints finding it persuasive, while others outside of that demographic often dismissed its claims.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely criticized for its significant historical inaccuracies and revisionist takes.

  • Accused of presenting a heavily biased and politically charged narrative without sufficient evidence.

  • Lacks scholarly rigor and is often described as propaganda rather than an objective documentary.

Google audience: Google user reviews indicate a divided audience. Some users praised the film for its boldness in challenging conventional historical narratives and supporting political figures they admire. Others, however, expressed strong disapproval, citing factual errors, a perceived lack of objectivity, and a divisive tone.

Fun Fact

The film attempts to draw parallels between Abraham Lincoln and Donald Trump, suggesting a shared struggle against what the director terms 'socialist' and 'progressive' forces throughout American history.

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EmmanuelGoldstein

EmmanuelGoldstei...

**Review from a German who cares nothing about American political Parties** I loved the parts about Sophie Scholl. All of the parts about National Socialism, especially the "movie" parts were really well done and shot on location. One of...

GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

So, Trump is the outsider, right? He wasn't a politician before he ran for president, he started dismissing career politicians, he went to war with corporations. And the opposition just elected the establishment president, they protested...