First Invasion: The War of 1812 (2004)
First Invasion: The War of 1812, a History Channel documentary that first aired in 2004, portrays a young United States of America "on the brink of annihilation" as it battles the largest and most powerful empire on earth. Critics say the documentary is far too pro-American, and that it ignores or downplays crucial elements of the War of 1812. Others praise First Invasion for its compelling presentation of a far too neglected period of history.
Director: Gary Foreman
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Edward Herrmann as Narrator |
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Mark D. Hutter as James Madison |
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Sally E. Bennett as Dolley Madison |
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Dave Fagerberg as General Andrew Jackson |
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H. David Wright as General Samuel Smith |
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Steve Abolt as Self (Military Historian) |
| Writing | Gary Foreman | Writer |
| Writing | Arthur Drooker | Writer |
| Writing | Dolores Gavin | Writer |
| Writing | William Chemerka | Writer |
| Directing | Gary Foreman | Director |