Synopsis
Joseph Hoover was a Union Soldier who witnessed many incredible moments during the terrible carnage of the Civil War. He wrote two diaries which survive today. In 1864 he was captured at the battle of the Wilderness and was taken to the notorious camp “Andersonville”. After four months he was transferred to Florence, SC to a new camp. Together with a friend he escaped. They were aided by slaves and what is now known as the “underground railroad” to get to freedom. Joseph was later wounded in the war but survived. After the war he went back to his farm in upstate New York and worked as a cabinet maker. He went on to live to be 84.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 22nd, 2016 (Limited) |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for some violence and language. (Rating bulletin 2421 (Cert #50424), 4/20/2016) |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Slavery, Escape, The Civil War, POW, Fugitive / On the Run, Runaway Slave |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Multiple Genres |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Uptone Pictures, Hannover House, Moving Box |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |