A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation (1989)

I recently watched an excellent docu-drama about the American Constitutional Convention. One reviewer wrote a succinct summary of the movie, with which I concur:

“A More Perfect Union examines the creation of the US Constitution from the perspective of chief author, James Madison. Beginning with trade war problems between states and Shay's Rebellion in Massachusetts, the film follows Federalist Madison's desperate attempts to enlist the aid and involvement of George Washington, the battles with states rights (anti-Federalist) advocates such as Roger Sherman and John Dickinson, his efforts to make both the Senate and the House elected by proportional representation, and his ultimate acceptance of the compromises which ultimately made the Constitution palatable to enough states to be ratified by 1788. For those unfamiliar with the history of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, this is an excellent way to be introduced to the politics and personalities that created the Constitution. (It is) (h)ighly recommended for the classroom and the home.”

The Founders of this nation were great visionaries. They were great leaders. They were statesman. They were concerned about what would happen to their descendants. What a contrast to the lobby listeners, unprincipled appeasers, and selfish politicians we have for the most part in Congress today.

The movie makes history come alive. There is such a de-emphasis on God, our Christian heritage and the faith of our fathers in government schools today. There has been a movement to whitewash American history to make it politically correct and to fit a leftist/socialist agenda. We really need to understand our wondrous history. This movie is a great way to better understand the birth of our nation, our godly roots and the many struggles we endured to institutionalize the freedoms and liberty, which we now either take for granted or allowed to be abused and diminished.

The movie really should be mandated to be seen by every student and every new citizen. Perhaps it should be mandated for every person serving in Congress. Its content and message is that important.

CONSTITUTION DAY

September 17, 2007 is Constitution Day! Watching this movie at home or in the classroom would be an excellent way to celebrate this important event!

Our mass market appeal movie rental store may not carry such an uplifting and educational fare. However, you can purchase a copy from Amazon.com or from the National Center for Constitutional Studies. It is well worth the purchase price!

RATING

gregjaye rates this movie ***** out of *****