Civil War Life: Shot to Pieces Docudrama Released on DVD
Janson Media today announced the worldwide DVD release of the docudrama, Civil War Life: Shot to Pieces. This 80-minute film is an accurate depiction of one brave soldier's Civil War experience, narrated and co-written by Michael Kraus, one of the world's leading authorities on Civil War military history.
In Civil War Life: Shot to Pieces, Harvard student William F. Bartlett"s determination to triumph in battle is second only to the love of his men, friends and family. With fellow Harvard students, William F. Bartlett joins the Unions 20th Massachusetts regiment. Shot to Pieces is a dramatic re-enactment of Bartlett's dramatic Civil War struggles.
In the opening sequence, Confederates deal the 'Harvard Regiment&' a blistering defeat at the Battle of Balls Bluff. Scouting the Federal picket line at Yorktown, Bartlett's left knee and lower leg are Shot to Pieces by Confederate gunfire. In an especially accurate depiction, the surgeon amputates from the knee down. At home, gaining a wooden leg, Bartlett recuperates with Agnes Pomeroy, a Massachusetts businessman"s daughter. Friendship blossoms into romance.
A Confederate ball shatters Bartlett"s wrist at Port Hudson while buckshot penetrates his foot, requiring surgery. His regiment musters out on September 1st, 1863. Despite Agnes imploring, &'Don"t go, you"ve done enough!&' Bartlett rejoins the Army continuing to fight saying, It will be a bloody day. I believe I am prepared to die. At the Battle of the Crater, another Confederate victory, Confederates capture Bartlett. He fights starvation and disease in prison to stay alive for the woman he loves.
Highlights include battles and authentic Civil War medical and surgical procedures, all true to the facts of Bartlett"s life. This feature-length film inspires young and old alike with its action-packed story of courage and devotion to duty, immersing the viewer in the smoke, gunfire and pathos of America"s Civil War. The DVD version of the film has been enhanced for widescreen.
CIVIL WAR LIFE: SHOT TO PIECES DVD LENGTH: 80 Minutes MSRP: $19.95 CATALOG #: 20422 UPC #: 6-4603204229-0 ISBN #: 1-56839-372-5 RELEASE YEAR: 2010 PRODUCER: Inecom Entertainment Company TECHNICAL NOTES: Widescreen Version, Enhanced for 16 x 9 TV, Digitally Mastered, Digital Stereo STREET DATE: May 26th, 2010More Press Releases and Announcements
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