THE GETTYSBURG BOOK: A FATHER, SON AND THE KILLER ANGELS examines the evocative prose and impact of Michael Shaara’s classic Civil War novel, through the lens of the author’s struggle with mental illness. The film explores how his creative genius co-existed with a volatility that deeply fractured his family, revealing the human cost behind one of America’s most significant historical novels.
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Michael Shaara’s influential Civil War novel and battle with personal demons are explored. (57m 51s)
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