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C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America (2006): Ratings & Plot

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C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America is a 2006 comedy drama directed by Kevin Willmott. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

IMDb rating
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
79%
Metascore
62
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C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Kevin Willmott
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America About?

The premise of C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a darkly comic alternate history where the Confederate States of America won the Civil War, a documentary film crew explores the ramifications of this victory. The film examines a nation built on the continued institution of slavery and the deeply entrenched racism that permeates society. Through interviews and archival footage, the crew uncovers a disturbing reality, revealing the complex and often unsettling consequences of a divided America.

C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America Themes & Keywords

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  • american civil war
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  • slave trade
  • racism
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  • slavery
  • confederacy
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  • reference to bill clinton
  • pretending to be white
  • tv commercial
  • ends with historical notes
  • cotton curtain
  • invasion of south america
  • apartheid
  • revisionism
  • archival photograph
  • alternate timeline
  • drapetomania
  • infomercial
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  • interracial relationship
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  • master servant relationship
  • slave
  • confederate flag
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  • abolitionist
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Crew

The Director of C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America

Directed by Kevin Willmott.

From the director

More from Kevin Willmott

More films directed by Kevin Willmott, best-rated first: The 24th, Jayhawkers and The Only Good Indian.

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Ratings

C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

Plot

C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America Plot Summary

What happens in C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The BBC presents an eye-opening documentary titled CSA, which delves into the intricate history of slavery in America and the evolution of the present-day Confederate States of America. It begins its narrative in 1863, during a period when the Southern States successfully navigated a poorly managed attempt to secede from the Union and subsequently managed to sway the Northern states, who were striving to preserve a nation free of slavery.

Full summary

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C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America Trailers & Videos

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How Well Do You Know C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America?

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C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America, each answered in a sentence.

How long is C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America?

C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America released?

C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America was released on February 15, 2006.

Who directed C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America?

C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America was directed by Kevin Willmott.

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How is C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America rated?

C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America have a post-credit scene?

No. C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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