Gods and Generals (DVD) and 12 similar items

This sweeping epic charts the early years of the American Civil War --from the Battle of Bull Run to the Battle of Fredricksburg -- exploring the motivations of the combatants and examining the lives of those who waited at home. As director, producer and screenwriter, Ronald F. Maxwell ("Gettysburg") proves a triple threat as he brings this epic Civil War saga to the screen. Based on Jeff Shaara's bestseller Gods and Generals--a prequel to the Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Killer Angels by his father, Michael Shaara--the film examines the lives and personalities of Confederate generals Lee and Jackson versus Union generals Hancock and Chamberlain as the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg approaches. Bonus Content: Audio Commentary: Detailed commentary by the writer/director, original author, historians and others. Documentaries: 3 documentaries: 1) Journey to the Past - Details the African-American slave experience. 2) The life of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson - Profiles the indomitable, complex military man 3) The Authenticities of the Film - Explores the film's meticulous historical recreations. Introduction: Introduction by Executive Producer Ted Turner Music Video: 2 music videos: Bob Dylan's Cross the Green Mountain and Mary Fahl's Going Home.