Sherman's March (1985)
An improbable search for love
157 min
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.
- Release date
- November 13, 1985
- Country of origin
- United States
- Budget
- $75,000
Trailer
Cast
- Ross McElwee as Self
- Dede McElwee as Self
- Ross McElwee Jr. as Self
- Patricia Rendleman as Self
- Ann McElwee as Self
- Mary as Self
- Lee as Self - Pat's Friend
- Tom McElwee as Self
- Claudia as Self
- Ashley as Self - Claudia's Daughter
Crew
- Ross McElwee · Director
- Ross McElwee · Writer
- Ross McElwee · Producer
- Ross McElwee · Cinematographer
- Ross McElwee · Editor