"It's America's redeclaration of Independence.". First Invasion: The War of 1812, a History Channel documentary that first aired in 2004, portrays a young United States of America "on the brink of annihilation" as it battles the largest and most powerful empire on earth. Critics say the documentary is far too pro-American, and that it ignores or downplays crucial elements of the War of 1812. Others praise First Invasion for its compelling presentation of a far too neglected period of history.

Movie rating: 6.8 / 10 (114)

Directed by: Gary Foreman

Writer credits: Dolores Gavin - Gary Foreman

Cast: Mark D. Hutter - Sally E. Bennett - Dave Fagerberg - H. David Wright - Craig Fisher

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