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)

Directed by Buck Kahler

Documentary · 27m

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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Cast

Crew

Director
Buck Kahler
Writer
Buck Kahler
Original Music Composer
Nate Palermo
Producer
Chris Albrecht

Details

Release date
2011-05-12
Runtime
27m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
Nolpix Media, LLC
Budget
$120,000