Set in the springtime of 1863 in Chancellorsville, Virginia during the War Between the States, this colorful short profiles the heroic Confederate General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson the night before he would meet his fate in battle..
Is it worth your time? If you have a weird itch to see 1930s Hollywood’s idea of 1863, sure. It’s short, bright, and moves along fast enough that you don't get bored. If you want actual nuance or a story that doesn't feel like a high school pageant, skip it. History buffs will probably roll their eyes at the dramatizat...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Nick Grinde
Unknown Director
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a weird itch to see 1930s Hollywood’s idea of 1863, sure. It’s short, bright, and moves along fast enough that you don't get bored. If you want actual nuance or a story that doesn't feel like a high school pageant, skip it. History buffs will probably roll their eyes at the dramatization, and everyone else might just wonder why everything is so saturated. The whole thing feels like it was filmed inside a very expensive, very tidy living room. There’s no grit. ..."
Pierre Watkin
Forrest Barnes
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