America Who Are You? A History of the American Mindset
Synopsis
On July 4th, 2026, the United States will celebrate Independence Day, just as it does every year. But 250 years on from the country’s Declaration of Independence, the image of the United States has become tarnished. Yet today, the United States seems increasingly alien and ever more threatening to many Europeans. Is Donald Trump’s current policy the product of a national identity shaped by history? To understand the American mindset, one must look back to the roots and myths that have shaped it — a history marked by rifts and conflicts that continue to resonate today. By drawing parallels between cowboys and populism, Thanksgiving and Charlie Kirk, this 2-part documentary demonstrates that Trump’s politics differ from those of his predecessors and are not in line with the values upon which the history of the American nation was founded.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.
Top cast
Tom Vogt
Self - Narrator
Heike Paul
Self - Interviewee
Elisabeth Anker
Self - Interviewee
Volker Depkat
Self - Interviewee
Michael Hochgeschwender
Self - Interviewee
Nikole Hannah-Jones
Self - Interviewee
Jessica Gienow-Hecht
Self - Interviewee
Melani McAlister
Self - Interviewee
Khalil Gibran Muhammad
Self - Interviewee
Michaela Hampf
Self - Interviewee
