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Sherman's March
An improbable search for love
Documentarian Ross McElwee originally set out to make a travelogue of sorts tracing General William T. Sherman's infamous scorched-earth march through the Confederacy in the latter stages of the Civil War. Instead, haunted by a recent breakup with a girlfriend, McElwee ends up documenting his progress -- or lack thereof -- in starting a new relationship. His journey then becomes one of self-reflection and self-discovery rather than a historical/sociological exploration.
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Sherman's March opened in theaters September 5, 1986. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Documentarian Ross McElwee originally set out to make a travelogue of sorts tracing General William T. Sherman's infamous scorched-earth march through the Confederacy in the latter stages of the Civil War. Instead, haunted by a recent breakup with a girlfriend, McElwee ends up documenting his progress -- or lack thereof -- in starting a new relationship. His journey then becomes one of self-reflection and self-discovery rather than a historical/sociological exploration.
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Cast
Ross McElweeSelf
Charleen SwanseaSelf
Burt ReynoldsSelfCredits
- Directed by
- Ross McElwee
- Written by
- Ross McElwee
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $75K
Production
First Run FeaturesUnited States