'Shot to Pieces' Docudrama Released to Worldwide Television Markets

Janson Media today announced the release of the docudrama Shot to Pieces from its Civil War Life Collection to international Television, VOD, New Media, and Non-Theatric markets. Shot to Pieces 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.

A remarkable story of a soldier, Harvard student William F. Bartlett, who stretches the bounds of human resilience in Shot to Pieces. His determination to triumph in battle is legendary. Hit again and again by Confederate rifle and cannon fire, Bartlett resolutely returns to battle despite myriad injuries. Even after losing his leg from the knee down, this brave soldier leads his troops with an untiring spirit.

Returning to battle and later captured at the Battle of the Crater, he survives starvation and disease in prison to return to his home. Bartlett is later honored by both the North and South for his devotion to duty.

With fellow Harvard students, William F. Bartlett joins the Union"s 20th Massachusetts regiment. 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, Bartlett is captured. He fights starvation and disease in prison to stay alive for the woman he loves.

Highlights of the film include battles and authentic Civil War medical and surgical procedures, all true to the facts of Bartlett"s life. This docudrama 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.