Watch CSA: Confederate States of America

"CSA: Confederate States of America" is a daring and provocative mockumentary film that explores a hypothetical alternate universe in which the Confederacy won the American Civil War and established an independent Southern nation. The movie presents itself as a legitimate documentary, complete with interviews, historical footage, and even fictional commercials, tracing the evolution of the CSA from the post-war Reconstruction era to the modern day. The film is presented as if it were produced by a television network in the Confederate states.

The plot is centered around a fictional British documentary filmmaker named Sir Martin Clarke, who presents a history of the Confederate States of America from its founding in the 1860s all the way to the present day, in the early 21st century.

Throughout the film, Sir Martin Clarke takes us through a series of bitter and brutal historical moments, alluding to the deep-seated racism that underpinned the Confederacy from its inception to the present day. The CSA in this version of history continues to be ruled by slave-owning aristocrats, who use every means at their disposal to maintain their position of power and suppress those who oppose them.

The mockumentary features a series of "what-if" scenarios that examine how life in the CSA might be different compared to the reality we all know. For instance, it shows how the American entertainment industry would look like in a Confederate-dominated America. The film features mock commercials for subservient slaves (Jewels) from Africa and Asia to show how ingrained slavery is in society.

The movie also explores the social, economic, and political landscape in this alternative history, including the continued oppression of African Americans, the rise of neo-Confederate groups, the treatment of Asian immigrants (who are treated worse than African Americans), and the suppression of women's rights and LGBTQ+ communities.

The film's commentary on race relations in America is incredibly thought-provoking, showing that just because the Confederate States of America did not survive into the present day doesn't mean that the pervasive racism it embodied isn't still a reality for many Americans.

The film's performances are solid all-round, with Greg Kirsch, Renee Patrick, and Molly Graham all delivering great portrayals of their characters. The fictional interviews that are wrapped around historical footage are very well crafted, often skillfully interweaving real figures from history with made-up individuals.

Overall, "CSA: Confederate States of America" is a bold and daring film that offers viewers a hard look at the dark side of American history. While the mockumentary format is inherently flawed, director Kevin Willmott manages to pull it off with grace and skill, delivering a valuable and thought-provoking film that's well worth seeing.

CSA: Confederate States of America is a 2004 war movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.4 and a MetaScore of 62.