Gods and Generals

I just saw a four hour movie on a whim. Gods and Generals, the prequel to Gettysburg, chronicles the events from secession to Stonewall Jackson’s death. If you have any interest in the Civil War, Christianity, tradition, honor, or duty at all, I suggest that you see this movie. I will allow you to wait until the DVD comes out, though, because on the DVD the battle of Antietum isn’t cut out, making the special edition a wonderful six and one half hours long. Awesome! The most prominent character is Stonewall Jackson. He is wonderfully portrayed as the strict yet loving, emotional stonewall, Christian that he was. One great scene contains a most moving prayer Jackson has with his cook. And the portrayal of his devotion and duty to his God, family, and country is completly overpowering. So, again, I highly recommend seeing Gods and Generals. Watch it for the facial hair at least.