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The Mysterious Lost State of Franklin (The story of America's first succession)
The Mysterious Lost State of Franklin (The story of America's first succession)
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The Mysterious Lost State of Franklin (The story of America's first succession)

2011
27m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2011

Runtime

27m

Storyline

At the end of the American Revolution, frontier settlers beyond the Appalachian Mountains founded their own government. They named their new territory: The State of Franklin. Two men would decide its fate, John Sevier, the Governor of Franklin, a charismatic hero of the Revolution, was obsessed to see his dream realized at any cost. John Tipton, originally supported Franklin's independence, but as the new government led to chaos, he vowed to bring an end to the fledgling state and rejoin North Carolina. Their struggle would lead to bloodshed and change the U.S. Constitution forever. Discover the truth behind the myth and uncover the mystery behind what would have become America's 14th State: The Mysterious Lost State of Franklin.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
27m
May 12, 2011
Languages
English
Director
Buck Kahler
Production
Nolpix Media, LLC
Nolpix Media, LLC
Production Countries
United States of America
Official Website

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

Jeff Wells

John Sevier

Phillip Anthony Smith

John Tipton

Leigh Ann Jernigan

Bonny Kate Sevier

Ron Black

Gov. Alexander Martin

David Louis Ball

Narrator (voice)

Barry J. Miller

Militiaman

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