The power of emotional historical storytelling, harnessed to convey messages of eternal virtue. Music, Film, and Living History are the three greatest pillars of our time travel experience.
"Having watched your recent documentary-drama on the Battle of the Wilderness, you’re to be complimented on your artistic emphasis. Yes, battlefield tactics, which unit was where when, how they were deployed - the map of the battle so to speak - is both important and intriguing. But without knowing the individual people involved it can remain a fascinating abstraction. Your work already shows this understanding - which is the foundation for everything else."
- Ronald F. Maxwell, Director of "Gettysburg," & "Gods & Generals"
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- Richard Parker
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- 2nd South Carolina Stringband
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Officers, orderly Sgt., and musician of the 21st Michigan in Sherman’s Grand Army during the Battle of Bentonville. March, 1865.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW SERIES WITH DIRECTOR RON MAXWELL
Tomorrow at noon I will be conducting the first in a NEW series of EXCLUSIVE interviews with legendary Director Ron Maxwell, creator of the Civil War trilogy: “Gettysburg,” “Gods & Generals” & “Copperhead.”
This begins an interview series entirely exclusive to the History Boy channel, featuring Masterclass style conversations with the filmmaker. Each episode will feature commentary and discussion of the history and films, alongside complete scenes selected by me and cut by the actual film editor of these famed pictures.
The most unbelievably exciting news: We have scheduled regular online interviews and will continue to build this series for months to come.
Professionally filmed couch-style episodes will follow.
For any fan of these movies or historical cinema in general - this series is not to be missed.
Thank you all so kindly for your support. You make this content possible.
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“If we are together nothing is impossible. If we are divided all will fail. I therefore preach continually the doctrine of the fraternal association of our two peoples...for the sake of service to Mankind.”
Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill on the relationship between Great Britain and the United States of America.
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Documentary film coming soon - “When Youth Was A Soldier”
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160th Battle of Bentonville, on the original battlefield (2025.) Portraying “western” federals in the Deep South, stamping out the last remnants of armed rebel forces during this final major campaign in 1865. Joe Johnson surrendered his Confederate army shortly after.
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Ted Turner: Philanthropist, founder of CNN, America’s Cup sailor, benefactor of the UN, and historian. His love for America’s history and passion for bringing it to life made possible the creation of “Gettysburg” and “Gods & Generals.” These two epic American films were personally important projects for Turner, who portrayed his own ancestor in both: Colonel Waller T. Patton, predecessor of the Second World War’s famed General.
“I’m very very proud and happy to be associated with the making of these two films and I am not sure if they would have been made without my decision and financial backing for them.” - Ted Turner
Through his work with Director Ron Maxwell Mr. Turner helped breath life into a past which shall now never be forgotten. He will be missed by all who knew him and the millions who benefited from his amazing work.
Please view Mr. Turner speak on his love for this history and his role in the creation of “Gods & Generals” on Ron Maxwell’s Official Channel linked here: https://youtu.be/SUBTt5Ss614?si=pDGqI...
Links to both films on Warner Brothers Home Video Attached Below:
“Gettysburg: Director’s Cut” (1993) Link — www.warnerbros.com/movies/gettysburg-directors-cut
“Gods and Generals: Extended Director’s Cut” (2003) Link — www.warnerbros.com/movies/gods-and-generals
Pictured below: Mr. Turner on set with Director Ron Maxwell during the filming of “Gettysburg.”
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Mr. Turner as Colonel Waller T. Patton. lol
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