Civil War Life-Left for Dead DVD

Movie / Show Details

Product Description

THE BIOGRAPHICAL DOCUMENTARY OF A FEARLESS MILITARY LEADER Pain, destruction and suffering cannot conquer the infallible war hero Oscar Jackson in “Left for Dead.” He lives through injuries that would overcome most men. A natural leader, Jackson abandons his studies of law to recruit his own company of Ohio soldiers, who then serve with the Ohio Brigade. Consumed by the Union’s cause, Jackson fights in some of the deadliest battles of the Civil War, including the Battle of Corinth where he is blasted in the face with a musket ball. Thought to be mortally wounded, the captain is “Left for Dead.” The invincible Jackson not only survives — he continues to lead his company until the end of the war, despite the lingering effects of the bullet still lodged in his head. Jackson thrives both on and off of the battlefield, later becoming a U.S. Congressman. Special Features include: “The Making of Left for Dead,” a 25-minute documentary featuring interviews with Writers Michael Kraus and David M. Neville, behind the scenes footage, outtakes and storyboard featurette with commentary by Director and Storyboard Artist Mark Bussler.

Review

“A compelling story.” –Brenda Wilt, “Civil War Times Illustrated

“Intriguing camera angles, period music and high quality sound effects and maps heighten the drama as seen through the eyes of dedicated soldiers who marched, fought and died under the Union flag.” –Carol Holzberg, “Booklist”

From the Contributor

75-minute DVD in case; Includes 50-minute film plus “Making of Left for Dead”, a 25-minute documentary featuring interviews with writers Michael Kraus and David Neville, behind the scenes footage and outtakes.

About the Actor

Authors Michael Kraus and David M. Neville

Kraus served as Military History Advisor for Miramax Films’ Cold Mountain and Military Coordinator for New Line Cinema’s film Gettysburg. Kraus’ career includes working as a historian for several A&E television Civil War Journal episodes.

Director Mark Bussler

Mark Bussler’s credits include World War 1 – American Legacy narrated by David Carradine, EXPO – Magic of the White City narrated by Gene Wilder, Horses of Gettysburg narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell, Gettysburg and Stories of Valor narrated by Keith Carradine and Johnstown Flood narrated by Richard Dreyfuss.

About the Director

Mark Bussler s credits include “EXPO – Magic of the White City” narrated by Gene Wilder, “World War 1 – American Legacy” narrated by David Carradine, “Horses of Gettysburg” narrated by Ronald F. Maxwell, “Gettysburg and Stories of Valor” narrated by Keith Carradine and “Johnstown Flood” narrated by Richard Dreyfuss.