The forgotten spectacle of America's bicentennial celebration
In short: Experience a visual time capsule of Minnesota during the United States Bicentennial. This documentary explores how the state and nation converged in 1976 to reflect on the meaning of American identity.
The film captures a 'lost moment' in history, utilizing unseen footage from 50 years ago alongside new interviews with original organizers. It serves as a kaleidoscope of stories documenting how local communities participated in the massive national milestone.
By examining the specific events in Minnesota during the summer of '76, the documentary ruminates on what it meant to be an American at the turn of the 200th anniversary.
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