| Clint and Michael, It was an honor and a pleasure being a part of this film. The credit for its success goes to you, however. Without vigilant editors, the people in front of the camera can look pretty foolish. The cinematography and production were superb as well. I wish you the best of luck at your future showings. The film will get rave reviews wherever you show it, and rightly so. It would be nice to see it as a feature on “Civil War Journal” or some similar show. It beats 99.9% of what is on television these days. (I’d give it 100%, but it’s hard to beat the old Andy Griffith shows.) Don Pfanz, staff historian at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park |
The Angel of Marye’s Heights
Director/Producer: Clint Ross
Producer: Michael Aubrecht
Based on lecture written by Michael Aubrecht titled GREAT LIVES THAT TOUCHED FREDERICKSBURG DURING THE CIVIL WAR: Richard Kirkland, “The Angel of Marye’s Heights”
Plot: A half-hour dramatic Civil War documentary covering the life and legacy of Sgt. Richard Kirkland who climbed the stonewall at one of the bloodiest battles of the war to give water to his wounded enemies. The image of this young soldier holding a canteen to the lips of a fallen foe has been memorialized in many mediums but never in film. In essence, the memory of Richard Kirkland as a ‘Good Samaritan’ is even larger than the selfless act he performed. This moment of mercy has become a major symbol of light amidst the darkness of war for the two opposing sides. This film examines both Kirkland’s act and the commemoration of it.
Slide show for Behind the Scenes
Here are some reviews on Amazon:
- “I can’t say that “I loved it”, but it’s a 5 star production.”
- “Had not heard of this before and well worth the watch.”
- “The film is neither too long, nor too short, and is compelling. I would watch it again.”
- “The cinematography, animation, and overall production quality was excellent.”
- “This video tells a great story, and is informative, educational and inspirational.”
The NAKED HISTORIAN 