CinemaOSMovie · 1986 · 2h 38m

Sherman's March

An improbable search for love

63%(46)IMDbDocumentary

Documentarian Ross McElwee originally set out to make a travelogue of sorts tracing General William T. Sherman's infamous scorched-earth march through the Confederacy in the latter stages of the Civil War. Instead, haunted by a recent breakup with a girlfriend, McElwee ends up documenting his progress -- or lack thereof -- in starting a new relationship. His journey then becomes one of self-reflection and self-discovery rather than a historical/sociological exploration.

Directed byRoss McElwee

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 38m
Language
EN
Released
September 5, 1986
Budget
$75,000
Studios
First Run Features

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Official 40th Anniversary 4K Restoration Trailer

Official 40th Anniversary 4K Restoration Trailer

1985 Sherman's March Official Trailer 1 First Run Features

1985 Sherman's March Official Trailer 1 First Run Features

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Ross McElwee

Ross McElwee

Self

Dede McElwee

Self

Patricia Rendleman

Self

Charleen Swansea

Charleen Swansea

Self

Ross McElwee Jr.

Self

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

Self

Tom McElwee

Self

Wini Wood

Self

Dee Dee Geraty

Self

Joyous Perrin

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Ross McElwee
Ross McElwee
Written by
Ross McElwee
Ross McElwee
Produced by
Ross McElwee
Ross McElwee

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