Gods and generals

Author

Ronald F Maxwell

Call Number

• DVD DRAMA (CEN, EAS)

Edition

Extended director's cut.

Languages

In English, with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

Performers

Jeff Daniels, Stephen Lang, Robert Duvall, Mira Sorvino, Kevin Conway, C. Thomas Howell, Frankie Faison.

Publication Information

Burbank, Calif. : Warner Home Video, [2011]

Physical Description

2 videodiscs (219 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: PG-13; sustained battle sequences.

Summary

Gods and generals recounts the fierce allegiances and combat of the early Civil War, framing the story with three bold men and three fateful battles. The men: Joshua Chamberlain, "Stonewall" Jackson, Robert E. Lee. The battles: Manassas, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville. Through these combatants and conflicts we witness the bravery and strife of a nation at war with itself.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on the book by Jeffrey M. Shaara.

Prequel to: Gettysburg.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2003.

Special features: Introduction by executive producer Ted Turner ; commentary by director/screenwriter Ronald F. Maxwell and historical advisors Col. Keith Gibson and James I. Robertson Jr. ; 3 documentaries: Journey to the past: the Africa-American slave experience in the film's era, The life of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, and The authenticities of the film ; 2 music videos: Bob Dylan's "Cross the Green Mountain" and Mary Fahl's "Going home" ; theatrical trailer ; DVD-ROM features.