The Second Civil War
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- War
When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governor of Idaho defies the president and closes the state's border. News Net Television, a cable news program that makes hay by reporting on political scandals, quickly spins the racist act into an overnight media sensation, creating a divide in national opinion over the issue.
The Second Civil War is a 1997 satirical TV movie that imagines a political crisis when an Idaho governor defies the president by closing his state's border to Pakistani orphans. As a cable news network sensationalizes the standoff, the nation splits over the inflammatory issue in this dark comedy-drama exploring media manipulation and polarization.
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Beau BridgesGovernor Jim Farley
Joanna CassidyHelena Newman
James CoburnJack Buchan
Kevin DunnJimmy Cannon
Phil HartmanThe President
Dan HedayaMel Burgess
James Earl JonesJim Kalla
Denis LearyVinnie Franco
Elizabeth PeñaChristina Fernandez
Ron PerlmanAlan Manieski
Brian KeithGeneral Buford
Kevin McCarthyChief of Staff
Dick MillerEddie O'Neill
William SchallertSecretary of Defense
Catherine Lloyd BurnsAmelia Sims
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The Second Civil War — frequently asked
When was The Second Civil War released?
The Second Civil War premiered on December 4, 1997 as a TV movie.
What is the plot about?
The film follows an Idaho governor who refuses to accept a planeload of Pakistani orphans, defying the president and sparking a national political crisis that a sensationalist cable news network amplifies into a media frenzy.
What genre is The Second Civil War?
It is a satirical drama-comedy that uses its premise to critique media sensationalism and political polarization.
Where can I watch it?
As a 1997 TV movie, availability varies by region and streaming platform; check your local streaming services or cable provider for current options.
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