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Friday, May 17 • 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Reel History: How Accurate are Hollywood Civil War Films?

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In this seminar we will examine how popular culture films have portrayed the Civil War era of American history. I will analyze the messages, historical accuracy and influence of Birth of a Nation (1915), Gone With the Wind (1939), Glory (1983), Gods and Generals (2003), and Free State of Jones (2016). There are many more films we could discuss, but need to formulate a means of evaluating Hollywood’s agenda and the use of films that claim accuracy.
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Bill Potter

Landmark Events
As the lead historian for Landmark Events, Bill excels at teaching the generations to recognize the hand of God in all of history and to interpret it based on the truths of God’s Word. Bill has been married to his wife Leslie since 1974, during which time they have home-educated... Read More →

Friday May 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Roark Creek 200 S Sycamore St, Branson, MO 65616
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