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Updated: Friday, 16 July 2010 10:53 AM EDT
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Designed by Darrin Dick.
Detail Below.
Click here to view a PDF of the premiere program
World premiere of THE ANGEL OF MARYE’S HEIGHTS
A short film of courage and compassion at the Battle of Fredericksburg.
Directed by Clint Ross. Produced by Clint Ross and Michael Aubrecht.
Hosted by the National Civil War Life Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit: www.civilwarlife.org.
Admission, refreshments and exhibits are FREE. Suggested donation of $5.
All monies collected will go towards the film’s anticipated DVD production costs.
Doors open at 6. Film starts at 6:30. No one will be admitted during the 30-minute screening. Program includes remarks from the creators, museum exhibits, preservationist booths, music, slide show, re-enactors and more. For more on the film, visit www.theangelmovie.com.
Also look for updates on additional screenings including a very special showing at Liberty University on September 18 to benefit the Civil War Chaplians Museum.
My latest contribution for Patriots of the American Revolution is running in the current issue. This 6-page feature presents the life and legacy of Mary Ball Washington, and is subtitled The Mother of the Father of Our Country. See a PDF of the article.There is also an interview with me included as a sidebar.
In addition, the July/August issue is packed cover to cover with The Long Shot of 1776 by Hugh T. Harrington, Henry Knox—A Brief Biography by Mark Neaves, Their Finest Performance--The Catawba Indians during the American Revolution by Christopher L. Russell, and A Court Martial at Fort Chambly by Douglas R. Cubbison. Get your copy.
Our program will also feature remarks from the director and producer, intro of present cast and crew, acknowledgements of donors, presentation of cast awards, Q&A. The after-party will include free refreshments, music, and exhibits of local museum foundation and battlefield preservation groups.
This film was sponsored by the National Civil War Life Foundation and has been donated as a permanent exhibit at the Civil War Life Museum. Subsequent screenings tentatively planned for southern VA, GA, SC, and PA. Proceeds benefit the film's upcoming DVD production and distribution costs.
Admission info and party details to come next week. Visit the BLOG at the film's official website at www.theangelmovie.com for updates.
In anticipation of our test-screening this weekend, there is a very special blog post over at The Angel of Marye’s Heights featuring an interview with our youngest star and his biggest fan. There is also an article running in The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette featuring yours-truly. Check back for information on the movie screening in Lexington and premiere in Fredericksburg, as well as our upcoming appearance on national television. I will also post the slides and transcripts from my last Civil War talk on Jackson's 1862 Valley Campaign upon my return.
ADDED 6/19/10:
Report from the road following the test-screening in Lexington: