C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America 2006

The BBC presents an eye-opening documentary titled CSA, which delves into the intricate history of slavery in America and the evolution of the present-day Confederate States of America. It begins its narrative in 1863, during a period when the Southern States successfully navigated a poorly managed attempt to secede from the Union and subsequently managed to sway the Northern states, who were striving to preserve a nation free of slavery.

With the strategic support of French and British troops, the Confederacy emerged victorious at the pivotal battle of Gettysburg. This victory set in motion a series of events that led to Ulysses S. Grant surrendering to Robert E. Lee, while Abraham Lincoln was forced to flee to Canada for his safety. Ultimately, the Northern States found themselves absorbed into the Confederacy, leading to the devastating burning of both Boston and New York, with the right to own slaves enshrined in the Constitution.

As the narrative unfolds, we see the CSA grow into a powerful nation, dominating conflicts with Spain and several Latin American countries, while also forming an unlikely partnership with Adolph Hitler to maintain its supremacy in the world. In the present day, the CSA faces rising scrutiny regarding its continued reliance on slavery, particularly from external pressures coming from Canada and the Muslim Nation.

The institution of slavery, originally a contentious issue at the outbreak of the Civil War, has become the economic backbone of the CSA, as leaders integrate it into their broader vision for the nation. However, despite its economic justification, the CSA remains largely oblivious to the dehumanizing effects slavery has on individuals, particularly affecting the lives of black people within its borders.

Compounding the tension, a long-time slave of John Fauntroy — a politician and great-grandson of one of Lincoln’s chief opponents — played by Larry Peterson, brings forth shocking revelations that threaten to shake the very foundations of the CSA’s political structure. The implications of this news hint at an impending rupture within the regime, presenting a powerful narrative of history intertwined with the fight for human dignity and justice.