Gettysburg (2011 film) facts for kids
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| Written by | Richard Bedser Ed Fields |
| Directed by | Adrian Moat |
| Narrated by | Sam Rockwell |
| Theme music composer | Anthony Lledo |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Cinematography | Michael Snyman |
| Editor(s) | Douglas Moxon |
| Running time | 85 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Scott Free |
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| Original network | History Channel |
| Original release | May 30, 2011 |
Gettysburg is a television documentary film from 2011. It was directed by Adrian Moat. The film first aired on May 30, 2011, which was Memorial Day. You could watch it on the History Channel.
This two-hour movie is about the American Civil War. Actor Sam Rockwell tells the story. The film started a special week of shows on History Channel. This week honored the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Gettysburg shows the tough parts of the important 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. It follows eight different men. They risked their lives fighting for what they believed was right.
People in the Film
The film tells the stories of several real people. Their voices are played by actors.
- Lieutenant Colonel Rufus Dawes (voiced by André Sogliuzzo)
- Sergeant Amos Humiston (voiced by Tyrel Meyer)
- Colonel James Wallace (voiced by Joshua Artis)
- Brigadier General William Barksdale
- Brigadier General Joseph R. Davis
- Assistant Surgeon LeGrand Wilson
- Private Joseph C. Lloyd (voiced by Johnny Ray Meeks)
- Private D. Ridgely Howard
Civil War Week on History Channel
On February 9, 2011, the History Channel made a big announcement. They teamed up with the Civil War Trust and the National Park Foundation. This partnership was for something called GIVE 150. It was a huge effort to teach more about the Civil War. It also aimed to raise money. The money would help protect battlefields and other important places. These sites are from the Civil War time.
To celebrate the 150th anniversary, a whole week of shows was planned. This "Civil War Week" featured new and old episodes. They all focused on the war. In 2011, Civil War Week began on Memorial Day Monday. It started with war-themed episodes of Pawn Stars. After that came the first TV showing of Gettysburg.
Throughout that week, there were new episodes of American Pickers. Also, reruns of Brad Meltzer's Decoded and Modern Marvels aired. Another new documentary film, Lee & Grant, also premiered. It was directed by John Ealer.
Filming Locations
The movie Gettysburg was filmed in a place called Western Cape. This area is located in South Africa.
Promoting the Film
Several companies helped sponsor the film. They also supported the Civil War Week project. These companies included Geico, Ram, and Bank of America.
To get many people to watch the Memorial Day special, History Channel used a cool idea. Ann Marie Granite, a senior director there, worked with Microsoft's Xbox 360. They wanted to promote the film to a wide audience. Xbox 360 users could download free content. They could also compete for prizes. There was an interactive map of Gettysburg. It showed historical facts about each day of the battle. There were also videos promoting the movie.
