Gods and Generals

An unforgettable story of theiCivil War, from theiDirector of "Gettysburg."

Based on Jeffrey M. Shaara's bestseller, God's and Generals recounts the fierce allegiances and combat of the early Civil War. Ronald F. Maxwell directs this epic prequel to his Gettysburg, framing the story with three bold men and three fateful battles. The men: Joshua Chamberlain (Jeff Daniels), "Stonewall" Jackson (Stephen Lang), Robert E. Lee (Robert Duvall). The battles: Manassas, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville. Through these combatants and conflicts we witness the bravery and strife of a nation at war with itself.

Features:
All-New Introduction by Executive Producer Ted Turner

Feature-Length Audio Commentary by Writer/Director Ronald F. Maxwell and 2 of the Film's Historical Advisors, Col. Keith Gibson and James I. Robertson Jr.

3 Insightful Making-of Documentaries:
Journey to the Past, The African-American Slave Experience in the Film's Era
The Life of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a close-up look at this complex military man
The Authenticities of the Film, about the movie's painstaking recreations of actual events.

2 Music Videos: Bob Dylan's Cross The Green Mountain, and Mary Fahl's Going Home

Interactive Menus
Theatrical Trailer
Scene Access

Enhanced Features for Your DVD-ROM PC:
Original Website, Including Extensive Production and Historical Notes, Interactive Activities, Civil War Links and More.