American Umpire
"Since the end of World War II, the United States acted as the world's policeman. Does it have to forever?"
Originally released in 2016. American Umpire is a documentary/history film. directed by James Shelley. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jim Lehrer, George Shultz, and Condoleezza Rice
Synopsis
AMERICAN UMPIRE, a thought-provoking documentary about U.S. foreign policy, chronicles how the United States became the world's policeman and questions how long the U.S. must continue to play this role. Narrated by Jim Lehrer, formerly of The MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour,and written by award-winning historian Elizabeth Cobbs, the film explores the history of American military intervention and the future of America's military commitment abroad. AMERICAN UMPIRE combines archival footage with candid interviews from former secretaries of state George Shultz, Madeleine Albright and Condoleeza Rice; General Jim Mattis and Lt. General Karl Eikenberry, former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan; Nobel Prize winner Michael Spence; Pulitzer Prize winner David Kennedy; and eight scholars from around the world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
0h 56m
56 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Umpire about?
AMERICAN UMPIRE, a thought-provoking documentary about U.S. foreign policy, chronicles how the United States became the world's policeman and questions how long the U.S. must continue to play this ...
Who directed American Umpire?
American Umpire was directed by James Shelley.
How long is American Umpire?
American Umpire has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).
When was American Umpire released?
American Umpire was released on September 15, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in American Umpire?
The main cast of American Umpire includes Jim Lehrer, George Shultz, Condoleezza Rice, Elizabeth Cobbs, Madeleine Albright.