Original Intent: The Battle for America (2006): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2006, Original Intent: The Battle for America is a notable film.

What it’s about. Original Intent is a judicial philosophy that the U.S. Constitution should be interpreted in the way the Founding Fathers understood it in 1789 -- an era when only white men were allowed to vote and slavery was legal. Others believe the Constitution was crafted in broad, open-ended language and that its meaning evolves over time. The film argues that the far right is using originalism as a cover to advance a radically conservative political agenda: overturning laws that protect civil rights, voting rights, affirmative action, reproductive rights, privacy, and sexual freedom. Interviewees include Robert Bork, Alan Dershowitz, Edwin Meese, Senator Alan Simpson, and leading scholars.

Who’s in it. Original Intent: The Battle for America stars Michael Medeiros as Narrator (voice).

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Original Intent: The Battle for America page.