America's Iliad: The Siege of Charleston

2007 • 113 minutes

About this movie

This powerful documentary delves into one of the most heroic military campaigns in history, the battle for Charleston during the American Civil War, and shows the destruction and social turmoil it created for its residents. Kirk researches Greek poet Homer for insight into the minds of warriors. The film presents the stories of military leaders, civilian diarists, free African Americans and slaves.