On its Anniversary, Historic Civil War Battle Documented in Award Winning Film

Today marks the anniversary of the Battle of Antietam, the Civil War battle considered to be the bloodiest battle in American history. The Battle between President Abraham Lincoln's Union and Robert E. Lee's Confederate states resulted in more casualties than the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican War and the Spanish American War combined. Despite its death toll, the Battle of Antietam was a turning point for the war as it allowed President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation ending slavery in the south - a pivotal catalyst to the course of America's race relations.

The Janson Media DVD Lincoln and Lee at Antietam - The Cost of Freedom (1 x 90') vividly brings to life the story of America"s fight for freedom. Winner of the 2006 CINE Gold Eagle Award, and filmed in High Definition, Lincoln and Lee at Antietam is narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell, director of the epic Civil War films Gettysburg and Gods & Generals, and written, produced and directed by Robert Child. The program is also available to worldwide Television, VOD, New Media, and Non-Theatric markets.

Lincoln and Lee at Antietam - The Cost of Freedom features commentaries from renowned historians such as Pulitzer Prize winning author James M. McPherson (Battle Cry of Freedom and Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam); two-time Lincoln Prize recipient Allen C. Guelzo; National Park Service historian at Harpers Ferry; author of Antietam Revealed and associate producer of Gods & Generals, Dennis E. Frye; actor/performing historian Patrick Falci and National Park Service historian at Antietam National Battlefield Park, Paul V. Chiles. Each explains the significance of this first Civil War battle fought on northern soil. Also appearing in the film is Stanley Wernz, President of the Association of Lincoln Presenters, as Abraham Lincoln.

The critics have spoken and Lincoln and Lee at Antietam is a must-have for any fan of history:

&'This incredible, no-nonsense Civil War documentary is an unforgettable journey into the bloodiest one-day battle ever fought on American soil.&' - Miriam Di Nunzio , Chicago Sun-Times&'A must for every student of the Civil War.&' - Kristie Poehler, Battlefield Journal&'Articulate and gut-wrenching, Lincoln and Lee at Antietam is a must for any history buff.&' - Jordan Riefe, ABC Radio Network

â–º SPECIAL FEATURES: â–º On-Screen Interview with Ronald F. Maxwell â–º Feature-Length Commentary Track with Robert Child and Ronald F. Maxwell â–º Original Music Score from composers Steve Heitzeg and Nicholas Palmer â–º Trailers for other Janson Media history DVDs