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The End of America (2008): Cast

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The End of America is a 2008 documentary directed by Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern, starring Naomi Wolf, Amy Goodman and Nicholas Kristof. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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The End of America (2008) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Directors
Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The End of America About?

The premise of The End of America without spoilers.

Based on her book, Naomi Wolf argues that America is slipping toward dictatorship and fascism. She draws chilling parallels with other societies that once cherished liberty, highlighting the rise of paramilitary groups, secret prisons, and the erosion of the rule of law. Wolf urges viewers to recognize these warning signs before democracy is weakened.

The End of America Themes & Keywords

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  • watchlist
  • fbi federal bureau of investigation
  • cia central intelligence agency
  • liberty
  • democracy
  • civil liberties
  • f rated
  • truth commission
  • freedom
  • rule of law
  • u.s. congress
  • reference to joseph goebbels
+38 more
  • executive privilege
  • checks and balances
  • republican national convention
  • protest
  • journalism
  • fbi subpoena
  • freelance journalist
  • associated press
  • photojournalist
  • dick cheney
  • new york times
  • press freedom
  • cia leak
  • political intimidation
  • political retribution
  • censorship
  • detention
  • rendition
  • fbi interrogation
  • airport security
  • suppressing dissent
  • dissent
  • stasi
  • hurricane katrina
  • private security contractor
  • blackwater
  • habeas corpus
  • lie
  • concentration camp
  • enhanced interrogation
  • demonization
  • guantanamo
  • fbi wiretapping
  • political paranoia
  • paranoia
  • political rhetoric
  • rhetoric
  • nazi propaganda
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Cast & crew

The End of America Cast

Naomi Wolf leads the cast, with Amy Goodman and Nicholas Kristof. Directed by Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern

More films directed by Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern, best-rated first: The Devil Came on Horseback, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, Knuckleball! and Reversing Roe.

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FAQ

The End of America FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The End of America, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The End of America?

The End of America runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was The End of America released?

The End of America was released in 2008.

Who directed The End of America?

The End of America was directed by Anne Sundberg and Ricki Stern.

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Who is in the cast of The End of America?

The End of America stars Naomi Wolf, Amy Goodman and Nicholas Kristof, among 12 credited actors.

Does The End of America have a post-credit scene?

No. The End of America has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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